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• The Arabic Quilt

  An Immigrant Story

  Khalil, Aya,

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  When her new classmates tease her, Kanzi finds comfort in wrapping up in a quilt from her teita and writing poetry.

• 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.

• Hope Is An Arrow

  the Story of Lebanese American Poet Kahlil Gibran

  McCarthy, Cory,

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  An award-winning writer pens this lyrical biography of the world’s third bestselling poet of all time, revealing a child immigrant from Lebanon with a secret hope, who used poetry to bring people together.

• Salma the Syrian Chef

  Ramadan, Ahmad Danny,

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  All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn’t know the recipe, or what…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Ghoul

  Najjār, Taghrīd ʻĀrif,

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  A story about facing your fears and accepting differences, inspired by Arabic folk tales.

• One Wish

  Fatima al-Fihri and the World's Oldest University

  Yuksel, M. O.,

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  This true life picture book biography follows an extraordinary Muslim woman who, never giving up on her dreams, founded the world’s oldest university and changed the world for the better.

• Building Zaha

  the Story of Architect Zaha Hadid

  Tentler-Krylov, Victoria,

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  An inspiring picture book biography about British Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, who was a pioneer in her field against all odds.

• Deep in the Sahara

  Cunnane, Kelly

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  Longing to wear a colorful malafa cloth like the women in her Muslim community in Mauritania, young Lalla learns how the garment honors her faith and cultural traditions before her mother invites her to try on a beautiful blue cloth and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Kid's Guide to Arab American History

  More Than 50 Activities

  Dennis, Yvonne Wakim

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  Dispelling common stereotypes, this exploration provides a contemporary as well as historical look at the people and experiences that have shaped Arab American culture.

• Halal Hot Dogs

  Aziz, Susannah,

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  Every Friday Musa's family takes turns picking out a Jummah treat which they use to try all different foods, but when it is Musa's turn he sticks to his favorite halal hot dogs to share.

• The Cat Man of Aleppo

  Latham, Irene,

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  The true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian Civil War offered safe haven to Aleppo's abandoned cats.

• The Golden Sandal

  a Middle Eastern Cinderella Story

  Hickox, Rebecca,

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  An Iraqi version of the Cinderella story in which a kind and beautiful girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsister finds a husband with the help of a magic fish.

• Amira's Picture Day

  Faruqi, Reem,

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  Looking forward to celebrating the traditions of Eid when Ramadan comes to an end, young Amira discovers that school picture day is taking place on the same day, challenging her to figure out how to participate in both activities.

• I've Loved You Since Forever

  Kotb, Hoda, 1964-

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  Inspired by news anchor Hoda Kotb's moving and special adoption of a beautiful baby girl, this picture book is a celebratory and poetic testament to the joy that is motherhood.

• Mirror

  بيكر, جيني

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  Follows the intricately drawn, parallel stories of two families: one in an Australian city and another in a North African village, depicting how each follow respective morning routines before embarking on culturally representative shopping…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Librarian of Basra

  a True Story From Iraq

  Winter, Jeanette

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  When war comes, Alia Muhammad Baker, the librarian of Basra, fears the library will be destroyed, so she asks government officials for help, but they refuse--which means Alia must take matters into her own hands to protect the books that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• In My Mosque

  Yuksel, M. O.,

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  This picture book features 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.

• The Proudest Blue

  a Story of Hijab and Family

  Muhammad, Ibtihaj, 1985-

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  Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school.

• The Three Lucys

  Charara, Hayan, 1972-

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  A young Lebanese boy must learn to cope with loss and hope for a peaceful future after losing one of his beloved cats when his village comes under attack.

• Sitti's Secrets

  Nye, Naomi Shihab

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  When Mona, a young Arab-American girl, journeys with her father to the Middle East to meet her grandmother, Sitti, for the first time, she discovers that despite the differences in their lives, they share the universal bonds of family love.