Who Was the Greatest?: Muhammad Ali (Who HQ Graphic Novel) by Gabe Soria Illustrated by Chris Brunner and Rico Renzi Penguin Random House / Penguin Workshop "The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing the drama and immediacy of pivotal historic events." — Booklist Discover the story behind Muhammad […]
Friends Fur-ever by Saadia Faruqi (Must Love Pets #1) Scholastic A new, young middle grade series that combines the heart and friendship of the Baby-sitters Club, with the irresistible appeal of adorable animals! Pet-sitters for hire! Imaan Bashir loves dogs, but she doesn’t have one. Yet. If only there were a surefire way to demonstrate […]
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 Ka'aba? All these questions and more are explored in this first introduction to the religion of Islam. The We Worship Here series introduces children aged 6+ to […]
Ms. Marvel: Beyond the Limit by Samira Ahmed, illustrated by Andres Genolet Marvel The greatest hero of the new generation returns in an all-new solo adventure! After an explosion of […]
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 Greystone Books “By turns heartfelt, bitingly funny, and emotionally devastating, Muddy People is not your average coming-of-age tale. I loved this memoir of a young Egyptian-Australian girl growing up Muslim. It's a clear-eyed, fierce debut; every word rings true.”—Nadine Jolie Courtney, author of All-American Muslim Girl A […]
A New Friend by Lucy Menzies, illustrated by Maddy Vian Frances Lincoln Children's Book/ Quarto Group A New Friend is a heartwarming tale of a new friendship made at school, told […]
Planet Omar: Epic Hero Flop by Zanib Mian, Illustrated by Kyan Cheng G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers/Penguin Random House Omar and his friends are up to a new heroic […]
Hassan & Aneesa Go to A Nikkah by Yasmeen Rahim, Illustrated by Rakiaya Azzouz Kube Publishing Hassan and Aneesa’s cousin wants to get married. The families are excited and eager […]
The Loophole by Naz Kutub Macmillan / Bloomsbury YA Your wish is granted! This YA debut is equal parts broken-hearted love story, epic myth retelling, and a world-journey romp to […]
A Mermaid Girl by Sana Rafi Illustrated by Olivia Aserr Penguin Random House/Viking A young girl celebrates the experience of wearing a burkini for the first time in this lyrical […]
The Kaya Girl by Mamle Wolo Hachette / Little Brown This rags-to-riches story by an award-winning Ghanaian author has page-turning appeal with luminous literary resonance. Writing with effortlessly engaging prose, […]