A novel by Sahira Dharamshi
Sahira Dharamshi’s coming-of-age YA novel explores the powerful and often confusing journey of discovering who you are in a world where others constantly tell you who you should be.
In Who Am I?, we follow Tania, who has always felt like the odd one out – never quite fitting in at school, at home, or even in her own body. She questions her identity, her place, and her worth. But something important has been lost, buried, or locked away. As secrets surface and long-held truths unravel, Tania must find the courage to follow the path towards understanding herself and fully embracing self acceptance.
Who Am I? addresses the relentless pressures on teenagers: social media, expectations to look perfect, constantly achieve, and meet family demands, all while quietly facing anxiety, self-doubt, and other mental health struggles. Readers will recognise themselves in her doubts, her fears, and her remarkable courage.
Sahira Dharamshi is a writer and journalist whose work has appeared in magazines and online platforms covering culture, mental health, and lifestyle. She is also the founder of the digital platform A Blog for Days.
Who Am I? is her debut novel, bringing insight and empathy to YA fiction through stories of adolescence, identity, and personal growth.