The Wonders We Seek by Saadia Faruqi, Saffa Khan

The Wonders We Seek by Saadia Faruqi, Saffa Khan Illustrated by Aneesa Mumtaz Quill Tree/ HarperCollins  In this compendium of remarkable Muslim figures throughout history—with stunning portraits and illustrations by Saffa Khan—authors Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz introduce the reader to many of the Muslim physicians, musicians, athletes, poets, and more whose contributions have influenced […]

Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed

Hollow Fires Samira Ahmed Little, Brown / Hachette A powerful, gripping YA novel about the insidious nature of racism, the terrible costs of unearthing hidden truths, and the undeniable power of […]

Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao

Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao Margaret K. McElderry / Simon & Schuster Percy Jackson meets Tristan Strong in this hilarious, action-packed middle grade contemporary fantasy that follows a young boy as he journeys across China to seal the underworld shut and save the mortal realm. Zachary Ying never had many […]

We Worship Here: Muslim Mosque by Angela Wood

We Worship Here: Muslim Mosque by Angela Wood, illustrated by Emma Trithart Franklin Watts / Hachette (UK/Australia) What is a mosque for? How much do Muslims pray? What is the […]

Journey to America by Maliha Abidi

Journey to America: Celebrating Inspiring Immigrants Who Became Brilliant Scientists, Game-Changing Activists & Amazing Entertainers by Maliha Abidi becker&mayer! kids / Quarto Journey to America is a beautiful collection of biographies celebrating 20 of […]

Muddy People: A Muslim Coming of Age by Sara El Sayed

Muddy People: A Muslim Coming of Age by Sara El Sayed Greystone Books “By turns heartfelt, bitingly funny, and emotionally devastating, Muddy People is not your average coming-of-age tale. I loved this […]