Calling the Moon: 16 Period Stories from BIPOC Authors Edited by Aida Salazar and Yamile Saied Mendez Candlewick An essential, highly relatable collection of short fiction and poems around the topic of menstruation, written exclusively by authors who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color For Angela, it came on the basketball court—while playing on […]
Eid al-Fitr Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game by Saadia Faruqi Madlibs / Penguin Random House This year, celebrate Eid al-Fitr with your family, some sweet TYPE OF FOOD, and Mad Libs! Eid Mubarak! Celebrate the holiday with Zakat-al-Fitr, sweet treats, and Eid al-Fitr Mad Libs! Filled with good cheer and humor, these 21 fill-in-the-blank stories […]
Zahra's Blessing : A Ramadan Story by Shirin Shamsi Illustrated by Manal Mirza Barefoot Books Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with […]
The Night Before Eid : A Muslim Family Story by Aya Khalil, illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh Hachette/Christy Ottaviano Celebrate the end of Ramadan with this luminous Muslim family story about faith, history, and delicious foods. On the night before Eid, it’s finally time to make special sweet treats: Teita’s famous ka’ak. Zain eagerly unpacks the ingredients […]
Treasury of Eid Tales by Fawzia Gilani-Williams, illustrated by Sarah Nesti Willard Baker & Taylor/Paw Prints Faith, kindness and charity abound in this heartwarming collection of fourteen Eid tales. Sweet Nena, generous Michael, Adam, Baba Deen and the Drummer of Dushang are just some of the loveable characters that embrace the traditions and customs of […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Ramadan to Remember by Marzieh A. Ali illustrated by Najwa Awatiff Soaring Kite Books/Lerner Publishing Group Sweet stories follow children as they celebrate global holidays and festivals in their homes Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move and with no mosque or […]
Ramadan: A Holy Month by Malik Amin; Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia Golden Books/Penguin Random House Learn why and how Muslim families celebrate Ramadan with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book! Ramadan Mubarak! Teach children about the holy month of Ramadan--the tradition of fasting, what the Qur'an is, what kind of food is served between fasts, […]
Looking for the Eid Moon by Sahtinay Abaza; Illustrated by Sandra Eide Sleeping Bear Press Sara can't wait for Eid, the Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. It's a wonderful holiday with festive decorations, special foods, and family and friends getting together. But Eid won't begin until the crescent moon is spotted. Cover image […]
10 Things I Love About Ramadan by Firhana Imam Ali Gator Ramadan is a month of fasting, a month of extra prayer, du'a, and doing good deeds. It is a special time of year for all Muslims. Nabeela loves the month of Ramadan. It is her favorite month of the year. Find out what are […]
Ramadan Kareem by M. O. Yuksel; Illustrated by Hatem Aly HarperCollins From the acclaimed creative team of In My Mosque, M. O. Yuksel and New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly, comes Ramadan Kareem, a lyrical picture book that celebrates the joys and traditions of the holiday of Ramadan around the world. Ramadan is here! Hooray! Come in and […]