Bassem Youssef

"Hilarious and Heartbreaking. Comedy shouldn't take courage, but it made an exception for Bassem." —Jon Stewart

"The Jon Stewart of the Arabic World"—the creator of The Program, the most popular television show in Egypt's history—chronicles his transformation from heart surgeon to political satirist, and offers crucial insight into the Arab Spring, the Egyptian Revolution, and the turmoil roiling the modern

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Inspired by the author's real-life experiences, this second hilarious and sweet novel about sixth grade Egyptian immigrant Nadia has her battling school newspaper drama, controversy with the school mascot, and some magical mischief, too.

Nadia loves fun facts. Here are a few about her:

There was a magical—and hilarious—ancient Egyptian teacher named Titi trapped in her hippo amulet until she freed him last fall.Her

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Dr. Bassem Youssef leaves his job as a heart surgeon, in Egypt, to star in one of the world's most popular TV shows. He uses humor to fight a president who abuses his power & to defend free speech.

MAKE AMERICA LAUGH AGAIN is a poignant political comedy about being brown and an immigrant in Trump’s America as seen through the eyes of comedians of Middle Eastern origin.