Esma Farouk, Lost in the Souk by Lisa Boersenand Hasna Elbaamrani illustrated by Annelies Vandenbosch
This fun and silly picture book takes place in a Moroccan shopping center, where a visiting Esma Farouk, suddenly can’t
Growing Giddo’s Hair by Sumayyah Hussein illustrated by Milton Bazerque
Sep17 The latest batch of Ruqaya’s Bookshelf books have arrived at my house, and this was the first book my
Momo & Bronty’s first book about Prophet Muhammad (saw) by Zanib Mian illustrated by Laila Ramadhani
Sep14 I’ve mentioned it numerous times over the years how few children’s books there are about Prophet Muhammad (saw), and
Hilwa’s Gift by Safa Suleiman illustrated by Anait Semirdzhyan
I’ve read a few children’s picture books about harvesting olives, and even some about Palestine’s olives, but this one really
Hawa Abdi by Emna Ennaifer illustrated by Anastasiia Bielik
This picture book biography starts with Dr. Hawa Abdi being born in Mogadishu, Somalia and shares with readers pivotal moments
Game Changers: Stories of Hijabi Athletes from around the World by Charlene Smith illustrated by Natalya Tariq
This 80 page compilation of hijabi athletes from around the world focuses on 13 women that the author interviewed first
More Hands by Jenny Molendyk Divleli illustrated by Ekinsu Kocaturk
Jul26 This 32 page picture book blends food and the concept that teamwork makes things better, when a young boy
Folktales for a Better World: Stories of Peace and Kindness by Elizabeth Laird illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini
The presentation, the tone, the vibe, the seven countries and stories selected, the illustrations and large size really make this
We Are Big Time by Hena Khan Illustrated by Safiya Zerrougui
With themes of being new in school, balancing sports and school, teamwork, focusing on the positive and pushing back on
Trains & Trainers by Sarah Musa illustrated by Rania Hasan
This 36 page picture book about siblings, one with autism, is much needed in the Islamic fiction sphere to shine
