In the book Amil and the After by Veera Hiranandani, I liked the main character, Amil, most. Amil draws pictures of things for his deceased mother, and he tells stories using those drawings that he made of himself, his family, and items. I found it interesting that Amil chooses to tell his stories using drawings, which paint a picture in the reader’s mind. Other kids should read this book because it shows Amil’s resilient spirit, and that he tries to find hope for his family in a newly-reformed nation. This book made me feel curious about what was going to happen next in the story, as the book focuses on the struggles of Amil and his family and Amil trying to adjust to things. The book is historical-fiction, as Amil and his family are fictional, and the setting is based on a real-life event. I think that young people should read this because it shows how sudden events can change people and their lives.

– Ivy L.