Watched by Marina Budhos

Naeem is a Muslim immigrant. He knows that his community is heavily watched by the cops. But he can’t help himself, he’s not the role model kid and he likes to hang out with his friend Ibrahim who is not necessarily the best influence. After getting caught with some stolen merchandise and abandoned by who Naeem thought was his best friend. The cops cut Naeem a deal; spy on his community instead of going to jail. This deal inevitably takes Naeem down a dark road within his own community, forcing him to make choices that will impact everyone around him. --Claudio Leon

Budhos, Marina. Watched. New York: Random House LLC, 2016. Print.