Lion of the Sky by Ritu Hemnani Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins An evocative, historical debut novel in verse about a boy and his family who are forced to flee their home and become refugees after the British Partition of India. Perfect for fans of Other Words for Home. Twelve-year-old Raj is happiest flying kites with his best […]
Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan Allida/HarperCollins Inspired by the true story of how the Grand Mosque of Paris saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during World War II, this breathtaking tale of suspense, compassion, and courage stars an extraordinary young heroine readers will never forget. Safiyyah loathes the brutal Nazi occupation of Paris, […]
Do You Even Know Me? by Reem Faruqi; Illustrated By Ani Bushry HarperCollins From Reem Faruqi, award-winning author of Unsettled, Milloo's Mind, and Amira's Picture Day, comes an empowering picture book about a girl who counters bullying with love, peace, and kindness, and stands up for her Muslim culture and identity. My name is Salma, which means peace. Islam also means peace. I wish […]