We Are Big Time by Hena Khan; illustrated by Safiya Zerrougui Knopf/Penguin Random House A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST KIDS’ BOOK AWARD WINNERAliya is new to Wisconsin, and everything feels different than Florida. The Islamic school is bigger, the city is colder, and her new basketball team is…well, they stink. Aliya’s still excited to have teammates (although the […]
Zuni and the Memory Jar by Aisha Saeed, Illustrated by Neha Rawat Kokila/Penguin Random House A joyful picture book about celebrating everyday moments of fun, beauty, and wonder, from New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed Meet Zuni. She's sweet, silly, ever-so-charming, and full of bright ideas. Her family has a memory jar. Anytime someone in the […]
Insha'Allah, No, Maybe So by Rhonda Roumani and Nadia Roumani; Illustrated by Olivia Aserr Holiday House/Penguin Random House A sweet and playful picture book about a common Arabic word for life's uncertainties that will ring true for all families. Ranya wants to go to the park. “Insha’Allah,” her mom tells her. But doesn't that just […]