Nadia and Nadir Lunch in the Leaves by Marzieh A. Ali Illustrated by Lala Stellune Calico Kid / North Star Editions Nadia and Nadir are a pair of young Muslim-American siblings living in Houston, Texas, with their mom and dad. Like all kids, they enjoy staying busy. Nadia and Nadir are quick to make learning […]
Nadia and Nadir: Eid Surprises by Marzieh A. Ali Illustrated by Lala Stellune Calico Kid / North Star Editions Nadia and Nadir are a pair of young Muslim-American siblings living in Houston, Texas, with their mom and dad. Like all kids, they enjoy staying busy. Nadia and Nadir are quick to make learning fun in […]
Nadia and Nadir: Hurricane Helpers by Marzieh A. Ali Illustrated by Lala Stellune Calico Kid / North Star Editions Nadia and Nadir are a pair of young Muslim-American siblings living in Houston, Texas, with their mom and dad. Like all kids, they enjoy staying busy. Nadia and Nadir are quick to make learning fun in […]
Nadia and Nadir: Beach-Trash Art by Marzieh A. Ali Illustrated by Lala Stellune Calico Kid / North Star Editions Nadia and Nadir are a pair of young Muslim-American siblings living in Houston, Texas, with their mom and dad. Like all kids, they enjoy staying busy. Nadia and Nadir are quick to make learning fun in […]
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? Cover image and summary via Edelweiss
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! Cover image […]
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? Cover image […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sitti's Bird: A Gaza Story by Malak Mattar Interlink Publishing A sensitive and heart warming story of how a little girl in Gaza finds strength and hope through her painting. Sitti's Bird is a unique children’s picture book, written and illustrated by Palestinian artist, Malak Mattar, reflecting her experiences of childhood in Palestine. Malak is a little […]
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 […]