Fatih Debbağ
A bittersweet coming-of-age story set in a city—and a boy’s heart—on the brink of change.
When 11-year-old Deniz is dumped by Selin, his first love, his world starts to unravel. On top of that, his parents are divorcing, and nothing feels steady anymore.
Told in Deniz’s funny, vulnerable, and observant voice, the story follows his attempt to win Selin back—while slowly discovering that love and life are both a little more complicated than he thought.
With help from his sharp-tongued friend Ceren, Deniz begins to look beyond himself. As Istanbul teeters on the edge of civic resistance during the Gezi Park protests, Deniz too begins to grow—learning to care, to remember, and to stand up for what matters.
Selin Dumped Me is a heartfelt, witty novel about change, connection, and learning to love a world that doesn’t always make sense.
KEY NOTES:
- A tender exploration of first love and emotional growth
- A child’s-eye view of divorce, friendship, and resilience
Award: 1st Prize, 2018 Tudem Literature Awards
Themes: First Love, Divorce, Family Change, Friendship, Social Awareness
10+ Novel, 120 pages, 13.5×19.5 cm