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Hassan and Aneesa love Ramadan

2016

by Yasmeen Rahim and Omar Burgess

"It is the night before Ramadan and Hassan and Aneesa are excited for it to begin. In Ramadan they will read the Qu'ran, give charity, share food with neighbours and try to fast. Follow them on the first day of Ramadan and find out why Hassan and Aneesa love it when the holy month arrives"--Page [4] of cover

The world is not a rectangle

2017

by Jeanette Winter

A biography of architect Zaha Hadid, who grew up in Baghdad and went on to design buildings all over the world. She became one of the most irreverent, controversial, and celebrated architects in the world. -- Publisher description

I see the sun in Turkey

2017

by Dedie King and Judith Inglese

Readers are introduced to Mehmet, a bright, happy boy who shares a day in his life in Istanbul, Turkey. Mehmet's life is quite similar to every other young child's life in that he eats breakfast with his family, attends school and enjoys spending time with his friends. Through vibrant illustrations, readers tour the Old City, fishing on the Bosphorus and taking a tram ride past the Hippodrome

Amira’s family

2018

by Elliot Riley and Srimalie Bassani

Easy reader introduces a refugee and her family, highlighting their family dynamics and celebrating diversity.

Sitti’s secrets

1997

by Naomi Shihab Nye and Nancy Carpenter

A young girl describes a visit to see her grandmother in a Palestinian village on the West Bank

Free as a Bird

2018

by Lina Maslo

The inspiring true story of Malala Yousafzai, human rights activist and the youngest ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, from debut author/illustrator Lina Maslo. When Malala Yousafzai was born, people shook their heads because girls were considered bad luck. But her father looked into her eyes and knew she could do anything. In Pakistan, people said girls should not be educated. But Malala and her father were not afraid. She secretly went to school and spoke up for education in her country. And even though an enemy tried to silence her powerful voice, she would not keep quiet. Malala traveled around the world to speak to girls and boys, to teachers, reporters, presidents, and queens -- to anyone who would listen -- and advocated for the right to education and equality of opportunity for every person. She would shout so that those without a voice could be heard. So everyone could be as free as a bird. Free as a Bird is the inspiring true story of a fearless girl and the father who taught her to soar--Amazon.com

Muslim Nursery Rhymes

2014

by Mustafa Yusuf. McDermont and Terry Norridge-Austen

"Muslim Nursery Rhymes is a collection of 15 rhymes, each illustrated in full color. Based on traditional English nursery rhymes, this collection encourages an awareness of Islamic values and develops a sense of Muslim self- confidence in young children. It should be of particular importance to Muslim children growing up in a multicultural environment"--Bookseller's website

Coming to America

2003

by Bernard Wolf

Depicts the joys and hardships experienced by a Muslim family that immigrates to New York City from Alexandria, Egypt, in the hope of making a better life for themselves.

The Best Eid Ever

2007

by Asma Mobin-Uddin and Laura Jacobsen

Aneesa and her grandmother come up with a plan to help two girls who are refugees celebrate Eid in America

Four Feet, Two Sandals