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LAYLA'S JOURNEY

Written by Pouya Afshar and Neda Moridpour

illustrated by Pouya Afshar

Edited by Roya Rastegar

Published by Azadi Books (coming soon!)

Book signing: Oct 25th, 2025, Avdocartsy, Los Angeles, CA.

2025

When Layla’s family moves to a new country, everything feels unfamiliar—her house, her school, even the clothes she might wear. Unsure where she belongs, Layla slowly discovers that friendship, creativity, and courage can build a bridge between her old life and her new one. Through new friendships, shared cultures, and small acts of bravery, Layla learns that she doesn’t have to choose between two worlds—her heart is big enough for both. Home Is Where the Heart Is is a tender story about belonging, identity, and the beauty of finding community in a new home.

 

 

Sample pages below

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