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 Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition by Shirin Shamsi, illustrated by Tarun Lak Atheneum / Simon & Schuster In time for the 75th anniversary of the Partition of British India, this picture book is a stirring account of the harrowing journey faced by millions of migrants in the aftermath of the division of […]
Nadia and Nadir Visit Pakistan by Marzieh A. Ali Illustrated by Lala Stellune Calico Kid / North Star Editions Nadia and Nadir are a pair of young Muslim-American siblings living in Houston, Texas, with their mom and dad. Like all kids, they enjoy staying busy. Nadia and Nadir are quick to make learning fun in […]