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 Paw Prints/Baker & Taylor Publisher Services In this deeply felt and vivid celebration of the muslim headcovering and the modern muslim woman, Arab […]
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 Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Macmillan An epic middle-grade memoir […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
Sister Friend by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Illustrated By Shahrzad Maydani Abrams Perfect for fans of The Day You Begin and Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and illustrator Shahrzad Maydani’s Sister Friend is […]
Behind My Doors: The Story of the World's Oldest Library By Hena Khan; Illustrated by Nabila Adani Come learn about the oldest operating library in existence that was originally founded […]
This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/Hachette Book Group ★ “ employs high stakes, increasing tensions, romantic near-misses, and adult hypocrisy to powerful effect.” –Publisher's […]
Behind My Doors: The Story of the World's Oldest Library by Hena Khan; Illustrated by Nabila Adani Lee & Low Books Come learn about the oldest operating library in existence, […]
Do You Even Know Me? by Reem Faruqi; Illustrated By Ani Bushry HarperCollins From Reem Faruqi, award-winning author of Unsettled, Milloo's Mind, and Amira's Picture Day, comes an empowering picture book about a girl who counters bullying with […]