Yasmin Zaher’s “The Coin” tells a captivating story of a young Palestinian woman navigating the complexities of life in New York City. Teaching middle school, entangled in a Birkin bag resale scheme, she battles for control amidst internal and external chaos. A journey of self-discovery, cultural identity, and the pursuit of an elusive ideal, “The Coin” (ISBN: 9781804441367) explores the challenges of balancing tradition, ambition, and the search for belonging in a foreign land.