Picture Books for story time
A Good Morning for Giddo
A granddaughter makes her giddo’s birthday extra special with a surprise gift in this delightful picture book that celebrates Egyptian art and family.
The Book That Almost Rhymed
Every great adventure needs a hero—or two! This playful take on storytelling and equity proves that two tellers can make a rhyming tale twice as nice.
These Olive Trees
The story of a Palestinian family’s ties to the land, and how one young girl finds a way to care for her home, even as she says goodbye.
Ten Ways to Hear Snow
A snowy day, a trip to Grandma's, time spent cooking with one another, and space to pause and discover the world around you come together in this perfect book for reading and sharing on a cozy winter day.
Prince Among Slaves
The extraordinary and consequential biography of Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori, a Muslim West African prince turned enslaved plantation worker, and his lifelong fight to be free and return home.
The Cat Man of Aleppo
The Caldecott Honor-winning true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian Civil War courageously offered safe haven to Aleppo's abandoned cats.
For chapter book readers
Amina Banana and the Formula for Friendship
Meet Amina Banana! She’s a determined and clever third grader, and star of a new chapter book series with a STEM twist.
Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning
This clever third grader is back in book two of this new chapter book series, determined to win her school’s spelling bee.
Amina Banana and the Formula for Making Money
Third-grader Amina Banana is back in book three of this chapter book series, navigating new responsibilities at home and growing financial stresses.
Amina Banana and the Formula for Fairness
The science fair kicks up a rivalry in book four of the delightful Amina Banana chapter book series from National Book Award-winner Shifa Safadi!
For ages 8–12
Hail Mariam
An interfaith Muslim take on Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret drawn from the author’s own experiences in Catholic school.
Kareem Between
This heartfelt coming-of-age novel in verse tells the powerful story of a seventh-grade Syrian American boy and his struggles, big and small, as he navigates middle school.
Daughters of the Lamp
Percy Jackson meets Arabian fairy tales in this stunning middle grade fantasy debut about a girl who becomes the guardian of Ali Baba’s legendary treasure.
Children of the Wind
Percy Jackson meets Arabian fairy tales in this sequel to Daughters of the Lamp.
For graphic novel lovers
Wallflower: A Graphic Novel
From the author of the critically acclaimed Nayra and the Djinn comes a stunning graphic novel about a girl who must uncover the truth behind her strange visions.
Landing in Place: A Graphic Novel
A poignant coming-of-age graphic novel about an Egyptian American girl grappling with college, her family, and the political realities of her wider world.
Huda F Are You?: A Graphic Novel
A graphic novel about a young American Muslim growing up and figuring out who she is.
Huda F Cares?
In this laugh-out-loud funny sequel to the graphic novel Huda F Are You?, the Fahmys are off to Disney World, but self-conscious Huda worries her family will stand out too much.
Huda F Wants to Know?: A Graphic Novel
In the hilarious and poignant follow-up to National Book Award Finalist Huda F Cares?, Huda's life and worldview is turned upside down when her parents announce they're divorcing.
Nayra and the Djinn
In this coming-of-age graphic novel with a fantastical twist, Nayra Mansour, a Muslim American girl attending a New England boarding school, is helped on her journey to selfhood by a djinn (genie).
