The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue by Zoulfa Katouh

The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue is a critically acclaimed Young Adult contemporary magical realism novel by Canadian-Syrian author Zoulfa Katouh, by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, this highly anticipated sophomore novel follows her international bestselling and award-nominated debut, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow. The narrative blends lyrical prose with harsh realities to explore diaspora experiences, institutional bias, and systemic injustice.