"Does My Head Look Big in This?" is a young adult novel written by Randa Abdel-Fattah and published in 2005. The story follows sixteen-year-old Amal, an Australian-Palestinian-Muslim girl, as she navigates through her life while wearing a hijab full-time. The novel addresses issues such as racism, discrimination, identity, and self-confidence. It highlights the challenges that Amal faces as a Muslim girl living in Australia, where she is often subjected to stereotyping, Islamophobia, and microaggressions. Amal struggles with fitting in, making friends, and maintaining her religious beliefs and cultural identity making her a relatable and endearing character. The book also explores Amal's relationships with her family and friends, which are complex and realistic. The novel portrays the different attitudes towards Islam and the hijab within Amal's community and how these attitudes impact her life. Abdel-Fattah's writing is engaging, humorous, and thought-provoking....