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Find these titles celebrating a selection of Arab American protagonists and authors.
Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once.
Accompanied by buoyant and charming illustrations, this portrait of Arab life and childhood zeal is sure to bring joy all year round.
The first day of school is exciting for Faizah, made even more special considering her older sister's new, beautiful, bright blue hijab. When they get to school, however, Faizah is faced with backlash, and feels hurt until her mother explains how powerful her sister's hijab truly is.
Now that she is ten, Lailah is delighted that she can fast during the month of Ramadan like her family and her friends in Abu Dhabi, but finding a way to explain to her teacher and classmates in Atlanta is a challenge until she gets some good advice from the librarian, Mrs. Scrabble.
Yasmin gathers a cape and mask and sets out to find a villain to defeat with her "super powers"--However there are no villains hiding on her block, just neighbors who need a little help.
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet
A young imaginative boy name Omar relates his nerve-wracking experience starting at a new school and having to face a bully who is outright hateful towards Muslims, giving Omar his first experiences with prejudice. Through all this, he describes his daily life with his quirky, close-knit family and how he met his new best friend.
In this counting book, a young boy introduces some of the basic principles of Islam.
Every Friday Musa's family takes turns picking out a Jummah treat which they use to try all different foods, but when it is Musa's turn he sticks to his favorite halal hot dogs to share.
Profiles nineteen contemporary Muslim women who have made significant differences in fields such as government, science, entertainment, activism, culinary arts, sports, and fashion.
Where Butterflies Fill the Sky
An evocative picture book that tells the true story of the author's immigration from Kuwait to the United States.
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