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• Almost Sunset

  Algarmi, Wahab

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  Hassan faces a hectic month of homework, soccer and gaming while fasting every day for the holy month of Ramadan, in a story about balancing family traditions and secular middle school life.

• The Month of Ramadan

  Inda Ahmad Zahri

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  It's the first time for Deenie, the youngest member of a Muslim family, to fast during Ramadan. She comes across some challenges, but by the end of the month, she learns that there is a lot more to Ramadan than giving up food and water.

• Not Yet

  the Story of An Unstoppable Ice Skater

  Lari, Zahra

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  After watching an ice-skating movie, young Zahra sets her mind to learn how to ice skate even though her family and friends doubt her abilities. After all, she's too old to learn, the rink is too cold, and figure skaters don't look like…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Homeland

  My Father Dreams of Palestine

  Moushabeck, Hannah

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  A Palestinian family celebrates the stories of their homeland in this moving autobiographical picture book debut by Hannah Moushabeck.

• Fawzia Gilani's Treasury of Eid Tales

  Gilani-Williams, Fawzia

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  Faith, kindness, and charity abound in this heartwarming collection of fourteen Eid tales.

• Muzoon

  a Syrian Refugee Speaks Out

  Almellehan, Muzoon

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  This eye-opening memoir tells the story of a young girl's life in Syria, her family's wrenching decision to leave their home, and the upheaval of life in a refugee camp. Though her life had utterly changed, one thing remained the same. She…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Once There Was

  Monsef, Kiyash

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  When fifteen-year-old Iranian American Marjan discovers her murdered father was secretly a veterinarian to magical creatures, she realizes she must take up his mantle, despite the many dangers.

• Baba's Gift

  a Persian Father's Love of Family

  Amini, Ariana Shaheen

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  Baba enchants his six daughters with his stories, transporting them to his childhood in Iran as they play on the flowering vines of the Persian carpet in California. He tells the story of a determined young man who comes to the United…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Salma Makes a Home

  Ramadan, Ahmad Danny

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  After a year, eleven months, and six days apart, Salma's dad is finally joining her family in their new home. Salma is so happy to see her baba -- but she's also worried. What if he misses Syria so much that he leaves them again? She…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Zara's Rules for Record-breaking Fun

  Khan, Hena

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  Ten-year-old Zara's nickname is "Queen of the Neighborhood" because she organizes the other children, sets the rules, and generally makes sure everyone has fun; but now another ten-year-old, Naomi, has moved in across the street and she…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Abdul's Story

  Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

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  Abdul loves telling stories but thinks his messy handwriting and spelling mistakes will keep him from becoming an author, until Mr. Muhammad visits and encourages him to persist.

• One Sun and Countless Stars

  a Muslim Book of Numbers

  Khan, Hena

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  In this counting book, a young boy introduces some of the basic principles of Islam.

• Rumaysa

  a Fairytale

  Hafiza, Radiya

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  For as long as she can remember Rumaysa has been locked away in a tall tower, forced to use her magic to spin straw into gold for the evil Witch and unable to leave. Until one day, after dropping a hijab out of her small tower-window,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Accused

  My Story of Injustice

  Bah, Adama, 1988-

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  Adama Bah grew up in East Harlem after immigrating from Guinea, and was deeply connected to her community and the people who lived there. But as a thirteen-year-old after the events of September 11, 2001, she began experiencing…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ms. Marvel. Stretched Thin

  An Original Graphic Novel

  Shammas, Nadia

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  Kamala Khan (a.k.a Ms. Marvel) is stretched too thin. She's having a hard time balancing schoolwork with being a good friend, being there for her family... and, you know, becoming a Superhero. She's tired and just barely keeping control,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Amira & Hamza

  the War to Save the Worlds

  Ahmed, Samira (Fiction writer)

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  A genie informs twelve-year-old Amira and her younger brother Hamza that they are the chosen ones who must defeat a monstrous demon of Islamic folklore to save the Earth and a parallel dimension.

• Everything Sad Is Untrue

  (a True Story)

  Nayeri, Daniel

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  At the front of a middle school classroom in Oklahoma, a boy named Khosrou (whom everyone calls "Daniel") stands, trying to tell a story. His story. But no one believes a word he says . . .

• Once Upon An Eid

  Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices

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  Once Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid!

• Accidental Trouble Magnet

  Mian, Zanib

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  Imaginative Omar goes through the ups and downs of starting a new school and making new friends with the help of his wonderful (and silly) Muslim family.

• Mommy's Khimar

  Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

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  A young Muslim girl puts on a head scarf and not only feels closer to her mother, she also imagines herself as a queen, the sun, a superhero, and more.