Unbecoming by Seema Yasmin Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Two Muslim teens in Texas fight for access to abortion while one harbors a painful secret in this near-future speculative novel “with sparkling humor and warmth” (Booklist, starred review) that’s perfect for fans of Unpregnant. In a not-too-distant America, abortions are prosecuted and the right […]
Henna Is... by Marzieh Abbas; illustrated by Anu Chouhan Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan A picture book that serves young readers as a lyrical love letter to henna, written by Middle East […]
We Are Big Time by Hena Khan; illustrated by Safiya Zerrougui Knopf/Penguin Random House A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST KIDS’ BOOK AWARD WINNERAliya is new to Wisconsin, and everything feels different than Florida. […]
Huda Was Here by H. Hayek A & U Children/Independent Publishers Group Huda hatches a bold plan to help her dad get a job - which lands her and her brother in all kinds of trouble. A delightful and hilarious story from a CBCA award-winning author, about a lion-hearted girl who just wants the best […]
The House Without Lights: A Glowing Celebration of Joy, Warmth, and Home by Reem Faruqi; Illustrated by Nadia Alam Henry Holt and Co./Macmillan A heartwarming family-focused picture book from the […]
Muhammad's Recipe for Remembering by Maidah Ahmad; Illustrated by Shruti Prabhu Annick Press/Ingram Publisher Services A moving picture book highlighting a young Muslim boy’s efforts to rediscover his family’s history in the World Wars. Muhammad wants to take part in his school’s assembly to honor veterans, but no one in his community, let alone his […]
The Boldest White: A Story of Hijab and Community by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali; Illustrated by Hatem Aly Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/ Hachette Book Group In […]