Mornings in Jenin

To what extent do Amal and Sara inherit aspects of Dalia, and how do they manifest?

What does the book share about the Palestinian people’s culture and values?

Why is the book written in a non-chronological order? What effect does the author’s treatment of the order of events have on the story?

What do the frequent extracts from poems contribute to the book?

How does the writer cultivate empathy for Moshe and Jolanta by the end of the book? What does this say about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

What different kinds of love are explored in Mornings in Jenin? What similarities and differences are there between them?

What picture of American society and politics is created in Mornings in Jenin? How does this image reinforce or contrast with American geopolitics in the Middle East during this time period?

Amal is the central character in the book. How does her character develop and transform throughout the story?