AMNQ Character List

Nadira:  high school aged girl, that is from Bangladesh who is not very confident.  She is also the narrator of the book

Aisha: Nadira's sister. Senior in high school.  Very confident and smart.  Dreamt of going to Harvard

Ma:  Nadira and Aisha's mom.  Currently in a shelter in Vermont wearing a purple raincoat.

Abba: Nadria and Aisha's dad.  Used to be a driver.  Currently in immigration detention after trying to cross the Canadian border with an expired visa.

Mr. Friedlander: College counselor at the high school.  Currently helping Aisha get an interview at a college. 

Tareq: baggy jeans wearer, high school drop-out, fearsome temper.  Drives fancy car.

Ali-Uncle:  Works at magazine shop, Ma + Abba's friend, prays often

Taslima: Nadria + Aisha's cousin, college student, wears hip-hugging jeans + tight t-shirts

Tim: Taslima's law advisor and boyfriend 

Auntie: Nadria + Aisha's aunt, Taslima's mom

Uncle: Nadria + Aisha's uncle, Taslima's dad