Hope Ablaze: A Novel by Sarah Mughal Rana
Hope Ablaze: A Novel by Sarah Mughal Rana Wednesday Books/Macmillan All My Rage meets The Poet X in this electric debut that combines powerful prose and verse to explore a Muslim teen finding […]
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The Great Henna Party by Humera Malik; Illustrated by Sonali Zohra
The Great Henna Party by Humera Malik, Illustrated by Sonali Zohra Lantana Publishing/Lerner Publishing Group A celebration of the age-old South Asian tradition of painting with henna, seen through the eyes of a young girl If you were to name the person you loved the most, who would you choose? Noor's cousin is getting married […]
I’ll See You in Ijebu by Bunmi Emenanjo; Illustrated by Diana Ejaita
I'll See You in Ijebu by Bunmi Emenanjo; Illustrated by Diana Ejaita Barefoot Books A Catholic girl growing up in Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to visit her Muslim relatives in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. A Catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip […]
Call Me Al by Wali Shah and Eric Walters
Call Me Al by Wali Shah and Eric Walters Orca Book Publishers In this middle-grade novel, eighth-grade student Ali Khan finds that writing poetry—first about his crush, then about what […]
Six Truths and a Lie by Ream Shukairy
Six Truths and a Lie by Ream Shukairy Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/Hachette Book Group Six Muslim teens are falsely accused of a deadly attack in this timely and […]
Samira’s Worst Best Summer by Nina Hamza
Samira's Worst Best Summer by Nina Hamza Quill Tree Books/HarperCollins From the author of Ahmed Aziz’s Epic Year, this tween novel centers the experiences of an Indian American Muslim girl who fears that she’s going to have the worst summer ever, but finds a new sense of community. Filled with irreverent humor and lots of heart, […]
Mama Wears a Hijab by Fifi Abu
Mama Wears a Hijab by Fifi Abu Paw Prints/Baker & Taylor Publisher Services In this deeply felt and vivid celebration of the muslim headcovering and the modern muslim woman, Arab American author-illustrator, Fifi Abu, creates a love letter from child to mother. Cover image and summary via Edelweiss
Sheba: The Good Muslim Cat by Carima Elfarrah; illustrated by Aaron Yusuf
Sheba: The Good Muslim Cat by Carima Elfarrah; illustrated by Aaron Yusuf Tughra Books/National Book Network Sheba the cat patiently waits for her food, wakes everyone up for prayer, and […]
Three Summers: A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of War by Amra Sabic-El-Rayess with Laura L. Sullivan
Three Summers:A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of War by Amra Sabic-El-Rayess with Laura L. Sullivan Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Macmillan An epic middle-grade memoir […]
Shiny Misfits: A Graphic Novel by Maysoon Zayid; illustrated by Shadia Amin
Shiny Misfits: A Graphic Novel by Maysoon Zayid; illustrated by Shadia Amin Graphix/Scholastic A hilarious story about fame and friendship, by comedian and disability activist Maysoon Zayid, paired with Shadia […]
Kicked Out by A. M. Dassu
Kicked Out by A. M. Dassu Lee & Low In this companion novel to the acclaimed Boy, Everywhere, A. M. Dassu returns to extend the story of Sami's best friend Ali, who organizes a charity soccer match for their friend Aadam while his whole life is privately unraveling. After their friend Mark's mum wins the lottery […]
The Door Is Open Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices edited by Hena Khan
The Door Is Open Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices Edited by Hena Khan Discover stories of fear, triumph, and spectacular celebration in this warm-hearted novel of […]