Ramadan Reads

Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices

Book - 2020

This diverse and joyful collection showcases Eid celebrations in Muslim communities around the world. Ages 8 -12. This diverse and joyful collection showcases Eid celebrations in Muslim communities around the world. Ages 8 -12. Show less

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Homeland Elegies

A Novel

by Akhtar, Ayad

Book - 2020

In this novel based on this own life, Akhtar explores the experience of a family of Pakistani-Americans who each grapple with questions of identity, success, and home. Beautiful, honest, and heart-wrenching. In this novel based on this own life, Akhtar explores the experience of a family of Pakistani-Americans who each grapple with questions of identity, success, and home. Beautiful, honest, and heart-wrenching. Show less

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All-American Muslim Girl

by Courtney, Nadine Jolie

Book - 2019

People make assumptions about Allie based on her red hair and pale skin. But Allie's dad is Jordanian and her family is Muslim. When her family moves to a new town, she encounters Islamophobia and a welcoming Muslim community at the same time. People make assumptions about Allie based on her red hair and pale skin. But Allie's dad is Jordanian and her family is Muslim. When her family moves to a new town, she encounters Islamophobia and a welcoming Muslim community at the same time. Show less

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Lailah's Lunchbox

by Faruqi, Reem

Book - 2015

10-year-old Lailah is excited that she's finally allowed to fast for Ramadan, especially because she misses the friends she left behind when her family moved to the U.S.. She's just not sure how to explain the fast to her new class. Ages 6 - 10. 10-year-old Lailah is excited that she's finally allowed to fast for Ramadan, especially because she misses the friends she left behind when her family moved to the U.S.. She's just not sure how to explain the fast to her new class. Ages 6 - 10. Show less

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Meet Yasmin!

by Faruqi, Saadia

Book - 2019

Pakistani-American second-grader Yasmin Ahmad is a curious, creative kid. In this collection of four stories, she faces typical challenges and triumphs at home and at school. Details of life in a Muslim family are woven throughout. Ages 5 - 8. Pakistani-American second-grader Yasmin Ahmad is a curious, creative kid. In this collection of four stories, she faces typical challenges and triumphs at home and at school. Details of life in a Muslim family are woven throughout. Ages 5 - 8. Show less

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Letters to A Young Muslim

by Ghobash, Omar Saif

Book - 2017

In this series of essays addressed to his sons, Ghobash reflects on how to live as a Muslim in the modern world. A thought-provoking look at faith and how it both shapes and is shaped by believers. In this series of essays addressed to his sons, Ghobash reflects on how to live as a Muslim in the modern world. A thought-provoking look at faith and how it both shapes and is shaped by believers. Show less

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That Can Be Arranged

A Muslim Love Story

by Fahmy, Huda

Book - 2020

This sweet, funny graphic memoir follows the author's courtship and arranged marriage. Her family are conservative Muslims but Fahmy is decidedly her own woman: a willing participant in the process who bonds with her future husband over video games. This sweet, funny graphic memoir follows the author's courtship and arranged marriage. Her family are conservative Muslims but Fahmy is decidedly her own woman: a willing participant in the process who bonds with her future husband over video games. Show less

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Yo Soy Muslim

A Father's Letter to His Daughter

by Gonzales, Mark

Book - 2017

Muslim Latino poet Gonzales celebrates both elements of his identity and his daughter's in this lush, lyrical picture book. Ages 4 - 8. Muslim Latino poet Gonzales celebrates both elements of his identity and his daughter's in this lush, lyrical picture book. Ages 4 - 8. Show less

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Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets

A Muslim Book of Shapes

by Khan, Hena

Book - 2018

Richly colored illustrations and rhyming text introduce readers to aspects of Islamic art and culture. The author and illustrator feature Muslim communities around the world. Ages 3 - 7. Richly colored illustrations and rhyming text introduce readers to aspects of Islamic art and culture. The author and illustrator feature Muslim communities around the world. Ages 3 - 7. Show less

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Amina's Voice

by Khan, Hena

Book - 2017

A Pakistani-American Muslim girl balances honoring her heritage with fitting in at middle school. Vandalism at the Islamic Center and her Korean best friend's pending American citizenship make things more complicated as Amina tries to find her voice. A Pakistani-American Muslim girl balances honoring her heritage with fitting in at middle school. Vandalism at the Islamic Center and her Korean best friend's pending American citizenship make things more complicated as Amina tries to find her voice. Show less

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The Love & Lies of Rukhsana Ali

by Khan, Sabina

Book - 2019

When her parents Bangladeshi-American Rukhsana Ali kissing her girlfriend Ariana, they send to her Bangladesh to get her away from Ariana. Once there, Rukhsana tries to figure out how to fight for herself without losing her family. When her parents Bangladeshi-American Rukhsana Ali kissing her girlfriend Ariana, they send to her Bangladesh to get her away from Ariana. Once there, Rukhsana tries to figure out how to fight for herself without losing her family. Show less

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Women in the Qurʼan

An Emancipatory Reading

by Lamrabet, Asma

Book - 2016

Written by a devout Muslim, this book argues that there are two dominant perspectives on Muslim women - a Western, Islamophobic view, and a conservative Islamic view. Lamrabet offers a third way, one that allows Muslim women to speak for themselves. Written by a devout Muslim, this book argues that there are two dominant perspectives on Muslim women - a Western, Islamophobic view, and a conservative Islamic view. Lamrabet offers a third way, one that allows Muslim women to speak for themselves. Show less

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The Gift of Ramadan

by Lumbard, Rabiah York

Book - 2019

When fasting all day proves a little too challenging for Sophie, she and her grandmother talk about other ways that kids can observe Ramadan. Ages 4 - 8. When fasting all day proves a little too challenging for Sophie, she and her grandmother talk about other ways that kids can observe Ramadan. Ages 4 - 8. Show less

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The Bad Muslim Discount

A Novel

by Masood, Syed

Book - 2021

Two Muslim-American immigrants with very different stories collide. Anver is a wise-cracking young lawyer who came to California from Pakistan with his family as a teenager. Azza and her father are fleeing war and exploration in Iraq. Two Muslim-American immigrants with very different stories collide. Anver is a wise-cracking young lawyer who came to California from Pakistan with his family as a teenager. Azza and her father are fleeing war and exploration in Iraq. Show less

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Conditional Citizens

On Belonging in America

by Lalami, Laila

Book - 2020

Moroccan-American writer Lalami unpacks questions of identity and belonging for immigrants in contemporary America. Nuanced and insightful. Moroccan-American writer Lalami unpacks questions of identity and belonging for immigrants in contemporary America. Nuanced and insightful. Show less

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Muslim Girls Rise

Inspirational Champions of Our Time

by Mir, Saira

Book - 2019

This colorful, inspiring book features 19 Muslim women in a wide range of fields, from activists to athletes to mathematicians. Ages 6 - 12. This colorful, inspiring book features 19 Muslim women in a wide range of fields, from activists to athletes to mathematicians. Ages 6 - 12. Show less

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How to Be A Muslim

An American Story

by Moghul, Haroon

Book - 2017

Moghul was the head of the student Islamic Center at NYU on 9/11 and found himself in the international spotlight in response to the attack. This memoir explores his life before and after as he grapples with faith, mental illness, and adulthood. Moghul was the head of the student Islamic Center at NYU on 9/11 and found himself in the international spotlight in response to the attack. This memoir explores his life before and after as he grapples with faith, mental illness, and adulthood. Show less

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The Proudest Blue

A Story of Hijab and Family

by Muhammad, Ibtihaj

Book - 2019

Faizah is excited about the first day of school. It means light-up shoes for her - and for her older sister Asiya, its the day of hijab. Not everyone sees the hijab as beautiful, but the sisters find strength in each other. Ages 4 - 8. Faizah is excited about the first day of school. It means light-up shoes for her - and for her older sister Asiya, its the day of hijab. Not everyone sees the hijab as beautiful, but the sisters find strength in each other. Ages 4 - 8. Show less

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Sadiq and the Ramadan Gift

by Nuurali, Siman

Book - 2020

Somali American Sadiq and his friends start a fundraiser as a way of giving back during Ramadan. When one friend disagrees about what they should do with the money they raise, their friendship is tested. Ages 5 - 8. Somali American Sadiq and his friends start a fundraiser as a way of giving back during Ramadan. When one friend disagrees about what they should do with the money they raise, their friendship is tested. Ages 5 - 8. Show less

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Hassan and Aneesa Love Ramadan

by Rahim, Yasmeen

Book - 2016

This picture book follows siblings Hassan and Aneesa on the first day of Ramadan as they explain their favorite traditions and talk about the meaning of the holiday. Ages 3 - 5. This picture book follows siblings Hassan and Aneesa on the first day of Ramadan as they explain their favorite traditions and talk about the meaning of the holiday. Ages 3 - 5. Show less

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Introduction to Islam

by Ramadan, Tariq

Book - 2017

Ramadan's book is an invitation to understand the essential elements of Islam as well as to dive into history, theology, and the diversity of contemporary Muslim communities and practices. Ramadan's book is an invitation to understand the essential elements of Islam as well as to dive into history, theology, and the diversity of contemporary Muslim communities and practices. Show less

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A Moon for Moe & Mo

by Zalben, Jane Breskin

Book - 2018

Two boys living in Brooklyn - one Jewish and one Muslim - meet a grocery store and become best friends, even celebrating Rosh Hashanah and Ramadan together. Ages 3 - 7. Two boys living in Brooklyn - one Jewish and one Muslim - meet a grocery store and become best friends, even celebrating Rosh Hashanah and Ramadan together. Ages 3 - 7. Show less

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