Malaika’s Surprise (The Malaika Series, 3) by Nadia L. Hohn Illustrated by Irene Luxbacher Groundwood Books/House of Anansi When Malaika finds out she is going to have a new baby brother or sister, she worries that her mother will forget about her. But a surprise arrives on Malaika’s birthday that gives her more reason to […]
Fatima’s Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq Illustrated by Stevie Lewis Penguin Random House/Kokila An immigrant family embarks on their first camping trip in the Midwest in this lively picture book by Ambreen Tariq, outdoors activist and founder of @BrownPeopleCampingFatima Khazi is excited for the weekend. Her family is headed to a local state park for […]
Amira's Picture Day by Reem Faruqi Illustrated by Fahmida Azim Holiday House Ramadan has come to an end, and Amira can't wait to stay home from school to celebrate Eid. There's just one hiccup: it's also school picture day. How can Amira be in two places at once? Just the thought of Eid makes Amira […]
Hannah and the Ramadan Gift by Qasim Rashid Ilustrated by Aaliya Jaleel Penguin Random House/Viking The debut picture book by author and human rights activist Qasim Rashid that celebrates good deeds during the month of Ramadan. It’s the first day of Ramadan and Hannah wants to be a part of this important month every way […]
When Mom's Away by Layla Ahmad Illustrated by Farida Zaman Second Story Press The Covid-19 pandemic, which seems to be taking some time to go away, has meant big changes for one little girl’s family. Things are changing for one little girl whose mom is a busy doctor. When her mom has to be in […]