Unbecoming by Seema Yasmin Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Two Muslim teens in Texas fight for access to abortion while one harbors a painful secret in this near-future speculative novel “with sparkling humor and warmth” (Booklist, starred review) that’s perfect for fans of Unpregnant. In a not-too-distant America, abortions are prosecuted and the right […]
Four Eids and a Funeral by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Adiba Jaigirdar Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan Ex-best friends, Tiwa and Said, must work together to save their Islamic Center from demolition, in this romantic story of rekindling and rebuilding by award-winning authors Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé & Adiba Jaigirdar! These days, Said Hossain spends most of his time away at […]
This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/Hachette Book Group ★ “ employs high stakes, increasing tensions, romantic near-misses, and adult hypocrisy to powerful effect.” –Publisher's Weekly, starred review From the New York Times bestselling author of Internment comes a timely and gripping social-suspense novel about book banning, activism, and standing up for what you […]