Rebel of Fire and Flight by Aneesa Marufu Chicken House / Scholastic This is the story of sixteen-year-old Khadija, who flees her home in a stolen hot air balloon to escape life in an arranged marriage. A deeply relevant, commercial fantasy adventure by an enthralling new talent, exploring prejudice, the deep roots of hatred, and […]
The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before meets Pride and Prejudice in this delightful and heartfelt rom-com about a Bangladeshi American teen whose meddling mother arranges a match to secure their family’s financial security—just as she’s falling in love with someone else. […]
The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali Illustrated by Hatem Aly Little Brown / Hachette What kind of world do you want? Faizah knows just how to answer her teacher’s question: She wants a kind world, as special as her sister’s hijab, a world of friends helping one […]
Milloo's Mind: The Story of Maryam Faruqi, Trailblazer for Women's Education by Reem Faruqi, illustrated by Hoda Hadadi HarperCollins Perfect for fans of Malala’s Magic Pencil and She Persisted! From the author of Lailah’s Lunchbox comes a powerful picture book biography about Maryam Faruqi, the founder of the Happy Home Schools, which provided education to thousands of girls across India and […]
My First Book About Salah by Sara Khan Illustrated by Ali Lodge Kube Publishing The perfect book to introduce children to the Gift of Prayer (Salah). This simple but beautiful book introduces children to the second pillar of Islam; the five daily prayers. It starts with reference to the Night Journey ‘Isra wal Miraj’ in […]
Spice Road by Maiya Ibrahim Delacorte Press/Penguin Random House The first book in an epic fantasy series set in an Arabian-inspired land with secret spice magic. Raised to protect her nation from the monsters lurking in the sands, sixteen-year-old Imani must fight to find her brother, whose betrayal is now the country's greatest threat. In […]
I Remember...: Muslim Loyalty and Sacrifice in WWI by Maidah Ahmad, illustrated by Kristina Swarner Kube Publishing Ltd A letter between a Muslim grandchild to his/her war hero great-grandpa to reassure him that his story, his bravery, and his memory have not been forgotten. The World Wars are commonly remembered as two of the most catastrophic […]
Learning to Deal with Loss: Sulaiman and the Tides of Change by Aliya Vaughan, illustrations by Rakaiya Azzouz Kube Publishing Ltd Sulaiman faces a devastating loss whilst on holiday with his family. Learning to deal with loss is a story about a young Muslim boy on holiday with his family when he learns that his […]
Mama Shamsi at the Bazaar by Mojdeh Hassani and Samira Iravani illustrated by Maya Fidawi Dial Books/Penguin Random House It's market day for Samira and her grandma! The bazaar is crowded, but this sweet pair knows how to stick together in this silly picture book set in Iran. Mama Shamsi is off to the market, […]
The Night Before Eid : A Muslim Family Story by Aya Khalil, illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh Hachette/Christy Ottaviano Celebrate the end of Ramadan with this luminous Muslim family story about faith, history, and delicious foods. On the night before Eid, it’s finally time to make special sweet treats: Teita’s famous ka’ak. Zain eagerly unpacks the ingredients […]
The Jump by Brittney Morris Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers From the acclaimed author of SLAY and The Cost of Knowing comes an action-driven, high-octane novel about a group of working-class teens in Seattle who join a dangerous scavenger hunt with a prize that can save their families and community. Influence is power. Power creates change. And […]
Allah Is So Kind To Me by Yasmin Mussa and Zaheer Khatri Learning Roots Ltd Grow your child’s eman through their everyday natural experiences. This book celebrates the gifts of the senses, limbs and heart as blessings from the All-Loving. The charming, rhyming text features familiar everyday activities in the lives of children. Woven together […]