The Boldest White: A Story of Hijab and Community
by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali; Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/ Hachette Book Group 
In this call to bravery from Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad, Faizah learns to overcome her fears and stand in front of the crowd in this beautiful celebration of family, fencing, and community.
Faizah loves being part of the community at her mosque, and she loves being part of the group at her fencing lessons. When all eyes are on her, though, Faizah freezes up. Mama says bravery will come with time, but there’s a fencing tournament coming up—does Faizah have what it takes to be bold?
Love, honesty, and courage shine through every page of this empowering picture book from the bestselling, award-winning team behind The Proudest Blue and The Kindest Red.
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Ramadan Kareem
by M. O. Yuksel; 
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
HarperCollins
From the acclaimed creative team of In My Mosque, M. O. Yuksel and New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly, comes Ramadan Kareem, a lyrical picture book that celebrates the joys and traditions of the holiday of Ramadan around the world.
Ramadan is here!
Hooray!
Come in and experience the sacred traditions of Ramadan, the month of mercy and blessings, around the world. From waking up early for suhoor and fasting from dawn to dusk, to praying and preparing an iftar meal to be shared, Ramadan is a time of spirituality, gratitude, charity, and empathy for all.
The acclaimed creators of In My Mosque, M. O. Yuksel and New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly, reunite in this joyful celebration of Islam’s holiest month.
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Salat in Secret
by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illustrated by Hatem Aly
Penguin Random House/Random House Studio
From the critically acclaimed author of Your Name Is a Song and the bestselling illustrator of The Proudest Blue comes a story about a Muslim boy who receives a salat (prayer) rug on his seventh birthday and becomes empowered about his faith.
In this beautiful story of community, family, and acceptance, a boy named Muhammad receives a special salat rug on his seventh birthday. Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day–and he’s worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad?
In the end, with help from his teacher, he finds the perfect place to pray. Salat in Secret, by two highly acclaimed Muslim creators, is a poignant and empowering look at an important facet of Islam that many observant children cherish but might be scared to share.
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Yasmin Figures it Out! by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Capstone / Picture Window Books
Join Yasmin in four new adventures that put her courage and problem-solving skills to the test! At home, Baba’s got a mystery ailment, and Nani thinks there’s a thief afoot. At the farm, Yasmin is put in charge of the chicks—but one goes missing! And at the ice rink, Yasmin puts on a brave face and tries something new. No matter the challenge, puzzle, or mystery, Yasmin gives her all to figure it out!
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Yasmin the Ice Skater by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Capstone / Picture Window Books
Yasmin and her friend Emma are heading to the ice rink. But Yasmin has never skated before, and she’s nervous! After a series of excuses, will Yasmin hang up her skates or find the courage to step onto the ice?
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Yasmin the Farmer by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Capstone / Picture Window Books
Yasmin and her family are going to the farm! When Farmer Tomás puts her in charge of the baby chicks, Yasmin is thrilled! But then a baby chick goes missing. Can Farmer Yasmin bring the flock back together?
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Yasmin the Doctor by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Capstone / Picture Window Books
Baba’s not feeling well, and Doctor Yasmin is determined to find out why. After giving Baba a checkup, Yasmin is stumped. But when she sits down to work on Baba’s puzzle, inspiration strikes. Doctor Yasmin to the rescue!
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Yasmin the Detective by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Capstone / Picture Window Books
Yasmin has a mystery on her hands! Nani’s things keep disappearing, and no one seems to know where they’ve gone. Then a science lesson provides a clue. Can Detective Yasmin solve the case?
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The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship
by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Little Brown / Hachette
What kind of world do you want?
Faizah knows just how to answer her teacher’s question: She wants a kind world, as special as her sister’s hijab, a world of friends helping one another. Faizah spends school-picture day finding fun ways to help her classmates. But when picture day takes an unexpected turn, Faizah learns that acts of kindness can come back to you in beautiful ways.
In empowering words and breathtaking illustrations, the award-winning, bestselling team behind The Proudest Blue celebrates the beauty of faith, family, and friendship.
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The Secret of the Himalayas by Adam Gidwitz and Hena Khan, illustrated by Hatem Aly
Penguin Random House/Dutton Books for Young Readers
Critically acclaimed author Hena Khan joins Newbery Honor-winning Adam Gidwitz as co-author of the newest adventure in the NYT bestselling Unicorn Rescue Society series, taking readers to the Himalayan mountains in Northern Pakistan.
When Uchenna and Elliot’s classmate Pai Lu publishes an article in the school newspaper about the Schmoke Brothers’ latest scheme, Professor Fauna notices something alarming—mounted on the wall of the Schmokes’ living room is a single spiral horn that could only belong to one animal—a unicorn. Determined to stop the Schmoke Brothers from potentially poaching more creatures, the Unicorn Rescue Society is headed to Pakistan, where their next adventure is about to begin.
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