EidTale (An Abrams Trail Tale): An Eid al-Fitr Adventure by Aaliya Jaleel Abrams Appleseed/ABRAMS Gifts and gatherings, feasts and fireworks—welcome to an Eid al-Fitr board book adventure with pages to peek through and gatefolds to open! The Abrams Trail Tale series takes readers on unforgettable holiday-themed adventures. EidTale, written and illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel, follows a […]
Bright Red Fruit by Safia Elhillo Make Me a World/Penguin Random House An unflinching, honest novel in verse about a teenager’s journey into the slam poetry scene and the dangerous new relationship that could threaten all her dreams. From the award-winning poet and author of HOME IS NOT A COUNTRY. Bad girl. No matter how hard Samira tries, she […]
Dear Muslim Child by Rahma Rodaah; illustrated by Aya Ghanameh Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins From the author of Dear Black Child, this is a love letter to Muslim children that celebrates their faith and encourages them to take their rightful space in the world. Dear Muslim child, your story matters. From the author of Dear Black Child comes a […]
No Time Like Now by Naz Kutub Bloomsbury YA/ Macmillan A teen finds himself in a race through and against time in this thought-provoking speculative romp inspired by A Christmas Carol. It’s been a year since Hazeem’s father passed away and Hazeem got his special ability: He can grant any living thing extra time. Since then, […]
The Most Exciting Eid by Zeba Talkhani; Illustrated by Abeeha Tariq Scholastic Press/Scholastic (Trade Publishing) Join Safa and her family for Eid al-Fitr in this heartwarming celebration of the holiday! Eid al-Fitr is nearly here! Follow along with Safa and her loved ones during their vibrant celebration of Eid, the Islamic holiday marking the end […]
The Amazing Muslim Worlds by Zaheer Khatri Learning Roots Ltd/Ingram Publisher Services Get ready on a journey through time and discover the incredible history of Muslim empires! From the Umayyids to the Ottomans, this book will take you on a thrilling adventure through 1400 years of Muslim history. With stunning illustrations and captivating stories, "The […]
All This Twisted Glory by Tahereh Mafi HarperCollins The third installment in the bestselling epic romantic fantasy series based on Persian folklore, by the powerhouse author of the Shatter Me series, A Very Large Expanse of Sea, and An Emotion of Great Delight. Picking up at the explosive cliff-hanger ending of These Infinite Threads, Alizeh, the heir to the […]
This Is How You Fall In Love By Anika Hussain Bloomsbury (US Publication) Best friends Zara and Adnan must navigate the twists and turns of fake dating, family dynamics and cultural stereotypes in this swoon-worthy YA Desi rom-com. Zara loves love in all forms: rom-coms and romance novels and grand sweeping gestures. And she's desperate […]
I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp by Anthony Del Col; illustrated by Fahmida Azim Lev Gleason/Diamond Books WINNER OF THE 2022 PULITZER PRIZE FOR ILLUSTRATED REPORTING! A 2024 JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION! This graphic novella, from New Friday an imprint of Lev Gleason®, recounts the true story of Zumrat Dawut, as originally published in the […]
Rabia's Eid by Rukhsana Khan; illustrated by Debby Rahmalia Random House Books for Young Readers/Penguin Random House Join a young girl and her family in this Step 2 reader as they celebrate Eid-al-fitr, a holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Perfect for readers ages 4-6. It's Eid-al-fitr—the last day […]
Ramadan: A Holy Month by Malik Amin; Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia Golden Books/Penguin Random House Learn why and how Muslim families celebrate Ramadan with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book! Ramadan Mubarak! Teach children about the holy month of Ramadan--the tradition of fasting, what the Qur'an is, what kind of food is served between fasts, […]
This is How You Fall in Love by Anika Hussain Bloomsbury YA/Macmillan Best friends Zara and Adnan must navigate the twists and turns of fake dating, family dynamics and cultural stereotypes in this swoon-worthy YA Desi rom-com. Zara loves love in all forms: rom-coms and romance novels and grand sweeping gestures. She's desperate to have […]