Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden by Saadia Faruqi, illustrated by Ani Bushry Amulet Books/Abrams Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this charming new chapter […]
Babajoon's Treasure by Farnaz Esnaashari, illustrated by Nabi H. Ali Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers From the creator of Nickelodeon’s hit series Shimmer and Shine comes a sweet and imaginative […]
The Carpet: An Afghan Family Story by Dezh Azaad, Illustrated by Nan Cao Abrams This poignant story, about an Afghan refugee child and the family carpet that connects them to […]
I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp by Anthony Del Col, illustrated by Fahmida Azim WINNER OF THE 2022 PULITZER PRIZE FOR ILLUSTRATED REPORTING! This graphic novella recounts the true story […]
A Dupatta Is . . . by Marzieh Abbas, illustrated by Anu Chouhan Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan A lyrical and charming picture book celebrating the dupatta, a traditional shawl worn in […]
An Asian American A to Z: A Children’s Guide to Our History by Cathy Linh Che and Kyle Lucia Wu, illustrated by Kavita Ramchandran Haymarket Books A comprehensive and spirited […]
Grounded by Aisha Saeed, S. K. Ali, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Huda Al-Marashi Abrams/Amulet Four kids meet at an airport for one unforgettable night in this middle-grade novel by four bestselling and […]
Salma Makes a Home by Danny Ramadan, illustrated by Anna Bron Annick Press Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series. After a year, eleven months, and six […]
World Shakers: Inspiring Women Activists by Helen Wolfe Second Story Press What does it take to change the world? Whether it was the rule that forced Muslim women athletes like Ibtihaj Muhammad to choose between competition and wearing hijab or Indigenous women like Mary Two-Axe Earley to lose their official Indigenous status when they married […]
Wild Poppies by Haya Saleh, translated by Marcia Lynx Qualey Levine Querido/Chronicle Two brothers fight to reunite amidst the turmoil of the Syrian War. Since the passing of their father, Oscar has tried—and in his little brother Sufyan’s eyes, failed—to be the man of his family of Syrian refugees. As Oscar waits in line for […]
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 […]
Treasury of Eid Tales by Fawzia Gilani-Williams, illustrated by Sarah Nesti Willard Baker & Taylor/Paw Prints Faith, kindness and charity abound in this heartwarming collection of fourteen Eid tales. Sweet Nena, generous Michael, Adam, Baba Deen and the Drummer of Dushang are just some of the loveable characters that embrace the traditions and customs of […]