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• Other Words for Home

  Warga, Jasmine,

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  The American movies that Jude has always loved haven’t quite prepared her for starting school in the US. There are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. Ages 8-12

• The Boy at the Back of the Class

  Raúf, Onjali Q.,

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  When quiet, nine-year-old Ahmet arrives in their classroom, a boy and his friends fail to draw him out but try a new plan after learning he is a Syrian refugee. Ages 8 - 12

• Kunkush

  the True Story of a Refugee Cat

  Ventura, Marne,

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  Describes how an Iraqi refugee family was separated from their beloved cat, Kunkush, while on a crowded boat crossing to Greece. Strangers helped the cat and his family to reunite. Ages 8 - 12

• The Sky at Our Feet

  Hashimi, Nadia,

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  Jason has just learned that his Afghan mother has been living illegally in the United States since his father was killed in Afghanistan. Although Jason was born in the US, it's hard to feel American now when he's terrified that his mother…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 19 Varieties of Gazelle

  Poems of the Middle East

  Nye, Naomi Shihab

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  This award winning book for young people collects all of Nye's poems about the Middle East and her experience as an Arab-American in the U.S. Ages 10 +

• Arab Science and Invention in the Golden Age

  Blanchard, Anne

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  Examines the inventions and scientific discoveries from the Golden Age of the Muslim world, and discusses the introduction of the decimal system, Alhazen's study of light, the maps drawn by Al-Idrisi, and more. Ages 9 – 12.

• The Breadwinner

  Ellis, Deborah, 1960-

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  When her father is arrested by the Taliban, Parvana must disguise herself as a boy to earn money for her family. Ages 10 -12

• The Cat at the Wall

  Ellis, Deborah, 1960-

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  A cat sneaks into a small Palestinian house on the West Bank that has been commandeered by two Israeli soldiers. The house seems empty, until the cat realizes that a little boy is hiding beneath the floorboards. Should she help him? After…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Elephant in the Dark

  Javaherbin, Mina,

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  Iranian-American author retells a story based on a poem from Sufi poet Rumi about an elephant who comes all the way from India. Ages 4 - 8

• Escape From Aleppo

  Senzai, N. H.,

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  When a bomb hits her home, Nadia is left behind. She finds her cat, and with the help of a mysterious old man, Nadia begins the long journey to the Turkish border. Ages 8 - 12

• The Garden of My Imaan

  Zia, F. (Farhana)

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  The arrival of new student Marwa, a fellow sixth-grader who is a strict Muslim, helps Aliya come to terms with her own lukewarm practice of the faith and her embarrassment over others' reactions to their beliefs. Ages 8 - 14.

• Grandma Hekmatt Remembers

  An Arab-American Family Story

  Morris, Ann, 1930-

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  Three Arab-American girls learn about their family and cultural history from their grandmother, who grew up in Cairo, Egypt, and moved to New Jersey after her marriage. Ages 6 – 8.

• Hands Around the Library

  Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books

  Roth, Susan L.

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  Documents the inspiring January 2011 story about how thousands of Egypt's students, library workers, and demonstrators joined hands around the great Library of Alexandria to protect the building and the freedom it represents.

• Hare and Tortoise Race Across Israel

  Gehl, Laura

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  Two good friends, Hare and Tortoise, race from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea, enjoying the unique culture and geography of Israel along the way. Ages 4 - 7

• How Many Donkeys?

  An Arabic Counting Tale

  MacDonald, Margaret Read, 1940-

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  When Jouha counts the ten donkeys carrying his dates to market, he repeatedly forgets to count the one he is riding on, causing him great consternation. Ages 6 – 8.

• I Am Malala

  How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World

  Yousafzai, Malala, 1997-

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  Young readers edition of the powerful story of one girl's fight for education. Ages 10 and up.

• It Ain't So Awful, Falafel

  Dumas, Firoozeh,

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  A humorous, voice-driven debut novel about growing up Iranian in Southern California during the Iranian Revolution and hostage crisis of the late 1970s. Ages 9+.

• Joha Makes a Wish

  a Middle Eastern Tale

  Kimmel, Eric A.

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  Based on the Joha tales of the Arabic-speaking world, in which a hapless man finds a wishing stick that brings him nothing but bad luck. Ages 6 - 9

• Lailah's Lunchbox

  Faruqi, Reem,

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  Lailah's parents agree that she is now old enough to take part in fasting for Ramadan. But will Mrs. Penworth and her classmates understand that she hasn't just forgotten her lunch? Grades K-3

• The Librarian of Basra

  a True Story From Iraq

  Winter, Jeanette

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  A hopeful and inspiring true story about a librarian in Basra, Iraq. Ages 5 and up.