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 […]
Tacko Fall: To New Heights by Tacko Fall and Justin Haynes, illustrated by Reggie Brown Candlewick Tacko Fall was always tall, even as a child, but he wasn’t always a slam-dunk star. On his first official day of training as a boy in Senegal, running up and down the basketball court was exhausting. The first […]
Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs by Razeena Omar Gutta Illustrated by Manal Mirza Barefoot Books Hana has a humongous collection of hijabs and accessories – and her hijab is always styled superbly. But when her overflowing collection gets a little out of hand, Hana knows something needs to be done...and comes up with a clever plan […]
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 […]
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, […]
Babajoon's Treasure by Farnaz Esnaashari, illustrated by Nabi H. Ali Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers From the creator of Nickelodeon’s hit series Shimmer and Shine comes a sweet and imaginative picture book about a little girl who spends the day with her grandfather and learns more about who he is. Every summer, Miriam spends a […]
A Dupatta Is . . . by Marzieh Abbas, illustrated by Anu Chouhan Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan A lyrical and charming picture book celebrating the dupatta, a traditional shawl worn in South Asian cultures. A dupatta is so much more than a beautiful piece of fabric. A dupatta is sound—swooshing and swashing like a superhero cape. […]
The Blessed Pomegranates: A Ramadan Story About Giving by A. Helwa, Dasril, Illustrated by Iqbal Al Faruqi Sunbeam/Baker & Taylor Publisher Services The leaves whisper it. The birds sing it. It is Ramadan, the holy season of giving! But Adam and Alyha can't help wondering: what is the real meaning of Ramadan? Fortunately, wise Grandma Essi knows just […]
A Child Like You by Na'ima Robert, Illustrated by Nadine Kaadan Interlink Publishing Group Inc/Simon & Schuster An empowering picture book that encourages children to feel that they can have a positive impact on the future in a troubled world, inspired by real-life activists and campaigners. “Somewhere, out there, in the wide, wide world, a […]
Zain's Super Friday by Hena Khan; illustrated by Nez Riaz Lee & Low Join Zain and his dad on a special visit to their local mosque to attend jumu'ah prayers in this heartwarming picture book from the author of Under My Hijab. Early Friday morning, Zain leaps out of bed ready to save the world from […]
Aliya's Secret A Story Of Ramadan By Farida Zaman Owlkids Books A heartwarming celebration of Ramadan, food, and community Ramadan is coming, and as Abba and Ammi prepare for their month-long fast, Aliya hugs a secret to her chest: she’s going to fast too! Ammi says she’s still too young to fast, but Aliya is […]