Below is a list of 4 the books by this author.
A little boy who loves storytelling but struggles with writing learns that it’s okay to make mistakes in this charming and encouraging picture... [Read More]
A little boy who loves storytelling but struggles with writing learns that it’s okay to make mistakes in this charming and encouraging picture book from the author of Mommy’s Khimar. Abdul loves to tell stories. But writing them down is hard. His letters refuse to stay straight and face the right way. And despite all his attempts, his papers often wind up with more eraser smudges than actual words. Abdul decides his stories just aren’t meant to be written down…until a special visitor comes to class and shows Abdul that even the best writers—and superheroes—make mistakes.
Theme: BIPOC , Special Needs
Hold Them Close is a picture book celebration of Black past, present, and future--a joyful love letter to Black children. As affirming as it is... [Read More]
Hold Them Close is a picture book celebration of Black past, present, and future--a joyful love letter to Black children. As affirming as it is touching and warm, Hold Them Close encourages young children to hold close their joy, the words of their ancestors and elders, as well as their power to change the world.
Theme: Diversity, BIPOC , #BlackLivesMatter
A young girl plays dress up with her mother’s headscarves (khimar), feeling her mother’s love with every one she tries on.
Theme: Islamic Heritage, Diversity
A boy named Muhammad receives a special salat rug on his seventh birthday. Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad... [Read More]
A boy named Muhammad receives a special salat rug on his seventh birthday. Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad?
Theme: Diversity, Muslim, School