The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition by Shirin Shamsi, illustrated by Tarun Lak Atheneum / Simon & Schuster In time for the 75th anniversary of the Partition of British India, this picture book is a stirring account of the harrowing journey faced by millions of migrants in the aftermath of the division of […]
No Escape From the Alhambra by Kirsten Boie, translated by David Henry Wilson Arctis / Simon & Schuster After accidentally coming across a gate in time, a teenage boy is on the run in 1492 during the height of the Spanish Inquisition. He has to figure out how to get back to the present time […]
Tacko Fall: To New Heights by Tacko Fall and Justin Haynes, illustrated by Reggie Brown Candlewick Tacko Fall was always tall, even as a child, but he wasn’t always a slam-dunk star. On his first official day of training as a boy in Senegal, running up and down the basketball court was exhausting. The first […]
Mama In Congress : Rashida Tlaib's Journey to Washington by Rashida Tlaib, Miranda Paul, Adam Tlaib, illustrated by Olivia Aserr Clarion Books An inspiring picture book that tells the story of Rashida Tlaib, one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, and her family; perfect for readers of books that celebrate trailblazing women and social […]
Anisa's International Day by Reem Faruqi HarperCollins From the award-winning author of Unsettled, meet Anisa, the adorable Pakistani American heroine of this irresistible younger middle grade novel about a girl who introduces her class to the art of mehndi for International Day. Filled with fun black-and-white interior art, recipes, and activities in the back matter and perfect for […]
Amira & Hamza: The Quest for the Ring of Power by Samira Ahmed Little Brown / Hachette Amira and Hamza are back in this epic sequel, which takes readers on a thrilling magical adventure as the siblings face their most terrifying and formidable opponent yet. All human and jinn kind shall bow down to me. […]
Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs by Razeena Omar Gutta Illustrated by Manal Mirza Barefoot Books Hana has a humongous collection of hijabs and accessories – and her hijab is always styled superbly. But when her overflowing collection gets a little out of hand, Hana knows something needs to be done...and comes up with a clever plan […]
Everything Comes Next: Collected and New Poems by Naomi Shihab Nye Greenwillow Books This celebratory book collects in one volume beloved and acclaimed poet Naomi Shihab Nye’s most popular and accessible poems from the past forty years. Also features new, never-before-published poems, an introduction by bestselling poet and author Edward Hirsch as well as a […]
Hold Them Close: A Love Letter to Black Children by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illustrated by Patrick Dougher, photography by Jamel Shabazz HarperCollins Hold Them Close, a love letter to Black children, is a picture book celebration of African American past, present, and future, written by celebrated author of Your Name Is a Song, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, with gorgeous collage […]
Kitten Chaos (Must Love Pets #2) by Saadia Faruqi Scholastic A young middle grade series that combines the heart and friendship of the Baby-sitters Club, with the irresistible appeal of adorable animals! The fur is going to fly! Must Love Pets has a new job: pet sitting three adorable kittens. What Imaan, London, and Olivia […]
Bhai for Now by Maleeha Siddiqui Scholastic A fresh and fun new spin on the Parent-Trap story, by Indies Introduce author Maleeha Siddiqui Ashar is busy with the ice hockey team, studying to get into the best school, and hanging out with his friends. Shaheer and his father are always moving, following his dad's jobs. Shaheer has […]
Fight Back by A.M. Dassu Lee & Low Amina's Voice meets A Good Kind of Trouble in this story about 13-year-old Aaliyah, who feels alone after putting on a hijab for the first time, but finds friends and allies through organizing a protest at her school. Thirteen-year-old Aaliyah can't wait for a concert by her favorite K-pop boy […]