A Bit of Earth by Karuna Riazi Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins Maria Latif is used to not having a space of her own. But what happens when she feels the sudden urge to put down roots in the most unexpected of places? Karuna Riazi crafts a tender coming-of-age story about friendship, family, and new beginnings. A Bit […]
The Next New Syrian Girl by Ream Shukairy Little Brown Books for Young Readers/Hachette Book Group Furia meets I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter about the unlikely friendship between two very different Syrian girls, the pressures and expectations of the perfect Syrian daughter, and the repercussions of the Syrian Revolution both at home and […]
Prophet's Pond by Zaheer Khatri Learning Roots Ltd Discover Your Meeting Place with the Prophet (S)! If your child hasn’t experienced this splendid tale, then they’re really missing out on something powerful. Here’s why: The Prophet’s Pond is about the ‘hawd’ (pool) of the Prophet Muhammad (S) where he will first meet his righteous followers […]
Khadijah Story of Islam's First Lady by Fatima Barkatulla Learning Roots Ltd Your Mother is a Legend Her name is Khadijah (RA). She was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (S), the first to believe in his message and the first mother of the greatest nation history has ever seen. As you work towards […]
Hamra and the Jungle of Memories by Hanna Alkaf HarperCollins From Hanna Alkaf, the critically-acclaimed author of The Girl and the Ghost, comes a middle grade contemporary fantasy that puts a Malaysian spin on Little Red Riding Hood, perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Roshani Chokshi. Courage is the strongest magic there is. On Hamra's thirteenth […]
Calling the Moon: 16 Period Stories from BIPOC Authors Edited by Aida Salazar & Yamile Saied Mendez Candlewick An essential, highly relatable collection of short fiction and poems around the topic of menstruation, written exclusively by authors who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color For Angela, it came on the basketball court—while playing on […]
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 book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani-American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring […]
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 picture book about a little girl who spends the day with her grandfather and learns more about who he is. Every summer, Miriam spends a […]
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 home, inspires readers to live and learn in love, not fear We sip our tea and talk together, Ruby cushions of goose feather. The carpet […]
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 of Zumrat Dawut, as originally published in the independent online news organization, Insider, through interviews conducted by Anthony Del Col and testimony given to the […]
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 South Asian cultures. A dupatta is so much more than a beautiful piece of fabric. A dupatta is sound—swooshing and swashing like a superhero cape. […]
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 exploration of Asian American history—its movements, cultures, and key figures—beautifully illustrated and compellingly told for readers of all ages. Co-authors Cathy Linh Che and Kyle […]