By Dilara, Imran, and Yasmine Hafiz

Paperback: 126 pages; Acacia Publishing

At first glance, "The American Muslim Teenager’s Handbook" is a welcome breath of fresh air.

"Finally" was the first word out of my mouth while poring over the book, which was actually co-authored by teenagers and headed by their mom.

I was tired of seeing "how-to" books for American Muslim teens written by first-generation immigrant adults who, needless to say, have no clue what it’s like being a Muslim adolescent in America.