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• Yasmeen Lari, Green Architect

  the True Story of Pakistan's First Woman Architect

  Abbas, Marzieh,

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  From an inquisitive and compassionate young girl to a world-renowned and award-winning architect and humanitarian, Yasmeen Lari has an empowering and inspiring life story. Learn about her success in a career dominated by men, her early…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Do You Even Know Me?

  Faruqi, Reem,

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  My name is Salma, which means peace. Islam also means peace. I wish more people knew that." Salma is Muslim, an identity she takes pride in. But not everyone understands Salma's religion the way she does, including news reporters, and even…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sour Cherries

  Azaad, Dezh,

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  An Afghan child learns to make sour cherry jam, stew, and tea with his mother, just like she learned from her mother.

• Honk Honk, Beep Beep, Putter Putt!

  Khan, Rukhsana, 1962-

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  A cheerful, vibrant picture book about a boy joining his father on a rollicking rickshaw delivery through the busy streets of Pakistan.

• The Kindest Red

  a Story of Hijab and Friendship

  Muhammad, Ibtihaj, 1985-

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  Sisters Faizah and Asiyah learn how to spread kindness on school picture day.

• Egyptian Lullaby

  Pliska, Zeena M.,

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  In this love letter to Cairo, Egypt, a young child is sung a lullaby by her great-aunt who paints a vivid portrait of the ancient city as the child drifts off to sleep.

• A Dupatta Is ...

  Abbas, Marzieh,

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  A lyrical and charming picture book celebrating the dupatta, a traditional shawl worn in South Asian cultures.

• 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.

• The Together Tree

  Saeed, Aisha,

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  Rumi's family has moved to a new town and he is feeling lonely and left out at school because one of the other kids, Asher, is a bully--until Sebastian joins him, drawing in the dirt under the old willow tree.

• Arab Arab All Year Long!

  Camper, Cathy,

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  Yallah! From January to December, join some busy kids as they partake in traditions old and new. There's so much to do, whether it's learning to write Arabic or looking at hijab fashion sites while planning costumes for a local comic…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs

  Gutta, Razeena Omar,

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  When her huge collection of hijabs and accessories gets way out of control, Hana comes up with a clever plan for sharing her talents and possessions with her community.

• Zahra's Blessing

  a Ramadan Story

  Shamsi, Shirin,

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  Zahra wishes for a sister, never dreaming that volunteering with her mother at a refugee shelter might make her wish come true.

• Hope Is An Arrow

  the Story of Lebanese American Poet Kahlil Gibran

  McCarthy, Cory,

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  Before Kahlil Gibran became the world's third-best-selling poet of all time, he was Gibran Khalil Gibran, an immigrant child from Lebanon with a secret hope to bring people together despite their many differences. Kahlil's life highlights…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• In My Mosque

  Yuksel, M. O.,

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  A picture book featuring culturally rich artwork celebrates the joys, rituals, and traditions that are practiced in mosques throughout the world, and includes a glossary and information about many historical and significant mosques.

• What Color Is My Hijab?

  Ibrahim, Hudda O.,

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  A young girl considers the women she knows and the various colors of the hijab they wear. Muslim women have many varied jobs and wear their hijab as they work. She wants to be like them. The hijab becomes a crowning touch for her--a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Name Is Bana

  Alabed, Bana, 2009-

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  Bana's mother tells her of the strong bana tree that grows in their homeland, Syria, and how Bana's strength helped her survive war, being a refugee, and starting fresh in a new country.

• Seven Special Somethings

  a Nowruz Story

  Khorram, Adib,

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  After accidentally ruining his family's haft-seen, a display of seven traditional items to bring luck in the Persian New Year, young Kian finds seven unusual items to replace them. Includes facts about Nowruz.

• The Arabic Quilt

  An Immigrant Story

  Khalil, Aya,

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  The beautiful story of diversity follows a young girl named Kanzi whose most treasured reminder of her old home provides a pathway for acceptance in her new one.

• Pakistan

  Bilal, Rumaisa,

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  Subah bakhair! Come along for a day in Pakistan. Choose a salwar kameez, ride the driverless train, and taste sweet and sour falsa. Pakistani author Bilal and Pakistani Palestinian illustrator Riaz draw on their personal experiences to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Like the Moon Loves the Sky

  Khan, Hena,

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  Illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran celebrate a mother's love and hopes for her child.