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• Insha'Allah, No, Maybe So

  Roumani, Rhonda,

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  For ages 3-7. If you or your child has ever been frustrated by a "maybe" or someone's standard answer to a question, this picture book is for you. A touching story of family, traditions, and the meaning behind what we say. Ranya gets frustrated when…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dear New Friend

  Matloob, Taraneh,

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  For ages 4-8. A young Persian boy extends a welcoming invitation to a friend to visit his home in the hopes of finding friendship and acceptance in this welcoming picture book. The intricate patterns and bold colors of Persian design are woven into…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Behind My Doors

  the Story of the World's Oldest Library

  Khan, Hena,

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  For ages 4-8. This enchanting picture book takes readers to the Al-Qarawiyyin Library. It is the oldest continuously operating library in the world, founded by a Muslim woman in 859. The story is told from the library’s perspective. It invites…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sour Cherries

  Azaad, Dezh,

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  For ages 4-8. A moving, personal story about an Afghan refugee child and the fruit that connects him to family and home, inspired by the author's life. Join this family of four on their summer day bringing tradition and the remembrance of ancestors…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lana Makes Purple Pizza

  a Palestinian Food Tale

  Najib, Amanda,

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  For ages 2–12. A heartwarming story for children that explores Palestinian culture through food. Lana, a young girl, learns to make the traditional dish Msakhan, also known as “purple pizza,” with her mother. As they cook together, Lana discovers…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Egyptian Lullaby

  Pliska, Zeena M.,

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  For ages 4-8. This lyrical picture celebrates the beauty and culture of modern Cairo, Egypt. Through Auntie Fatma’s bedtime lullaby, a young girl imagines the vibrant city—the flowing Nile, the call to prayer, and children playing soccer in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Eid for Nylah

  Farook, Nizrana,

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  For ages 4-8. A heartwarming tale of a community preparing for and celebrating Eid al-Fitr, seen through the eyes of a curious neighborhood cat. Families are creating decorations or making food, trying on new clothes, and decorating their hands with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Father's Shop

  Ichikawa, Satomi

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  For ages 4-9. This book tells the story of a Moroccan carpet seller’s son who doesn’t want to learn foreign languages, despite his father’s wishes. However, when trying to make a rooster crow in a crowded, tourist-filled market, he unintentionally…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Egypt

  Khalil, Aya,

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  For ages 2-5. This story brings Egypt’s culture to life with simple, engaging text and beautiful illustrations.

• Nour's Secret Library

  Tarnowska, Wafa',

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  For ages 6-10. This heartfelt story follows young Nour and her cousin Amir. Together, they create a secret underground library amidst the bombings in their Syrian city. The library becomes a sanctuary of hope, offering an escape for their community…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Arabic Quilt

  An Immigrant Story

  Khalil, Aya,

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  For ages 6-10. This book tells the story of Kanzi, a young Egyptian girl adjusting to a new school in America. After being teased for her cultural differences, Kanzi finds comfort in the Arabic quilt gifted by her teita (grandmother). Inspired, she…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Eleven Words for Love

  a Journey Through Arabic Expressions of Love

  Abdel-Fattah, Randa,

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  For ages 5-9. This book tells the story of a Palestinian family in exile, touching on universal themes of family, loyalty, and friendship. As the family flees their homeland in search of safety, the oldest child reflects on the cherished items in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Great Labne Trade

  Saleh, Eman,

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  For ages 5-8. Ahmed embraces his Arab heritage by spreading his love of labne sandwiches. But what happens when the rest of the school gets a taste of this delicious spread? Chaos ensues in the cafeteria and Ahmed learns his first lessons in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Olive Tree Said to Me

  Salem, N.,

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  For ages 5-9. This heartwarming story follows Alia, a young girl, on her journey to learn the tradition of the olive harvest. Along the way, she discovers the beauty of the harvest and the profound importance of the olive tree in uniting generations…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Cat Man of Aleppo

  Latham, Irene,

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  For ages 4-8. This book is a multiple award-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.

• Arab Arab All Year Long!

  Camper, Cathy,

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  For ages 3-7. An introduction to the richness and variety of what it means to be Arab that will have readers comparing and contrasting scenes with their own family ­activities. From January to December, join some busy kids as they partake in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Where Butterflies Fill the Sky

  a Story of Immigration, Family, and Finding Home

  Marwan, Zahra, 1989-

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  For ages 4-8. An evocative picture book that tells the true story of the author's immigration from Kuwait to the United States. Zahra lives in a beautiful place where the desert reaches all the way to the sea and one hundred butterflies always fill…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Proudest Blue

  a Story of Hijab and Family

  Muhammad, Ibtihaj, 1985-

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  For ages 4-8. A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. This is the first book in a beautifully illustrated…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Homeland

  My Father Dreams of Palestine

  Moushabeck, Hannah,

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  For ages 4-8. A Palestinian father refashions memories of his youth in the Old City of Jerusalem into bedtime stories for his daughters. This is a beautiful tale of family, love for a lost homeland, and remembrance.

• Hilwa's Gifts

  Suleiman, Safa,

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  For ages 3-8. A gentle story about intergenerational bonds and the significance of olive trees to Palestinians. The author expertly weaves their happy childhood memories with gorgeous earth-toned illustrations to bring this heartwarming story of…Read moreRead more of this annotation