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Tag Archives: muslim
Rickshaw Girl
Rickshaw Girl by Mitali Perkins When I first read Rickshaw Girl years ago, I loved it for the message it sent: that there is something intrinsically valuable in being a girl and that it is possible for girls to achieve … Continue reading
Posted in Primary Grades
Tagged bangladesh, beginning chapter book, muslim, poc, south asian
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Tell Me Again How A Crush Should Feel
Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel: A Novel by Sara Farizan Sara Farizan does an amazing job of capturing high school romantic angst; from the unrequited crush to the captivating newcomer, from misread signs to the one who’s … Continue reading
If You Could Be Mine
If You Could Be Mine: A Novel by Sara Farizan If you love to read about passion and desperation and forbidden love, this will surely satisfy. If you are into Romeo and Juliet, grab this for sure. It’s not a … Continue reading
The Garden of My Imaan
Garden of My Imaan by Farhana Zia Author Bio: Farhana Zia grew up in India. Friends, boys, religious identity, The Garden of My Imaan is just the thing for middle-school readers who are figuring out who they are and how … Continue reading
A Little Piece of Ground
A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird I can’t remember the last time I read something that offered me such a different perspective than the one I am used to hearing about. I don’t know this is something typical … Continue reading
Bestest. Ramadan. Ever
Bestest. Ramadan. Ever. by Medeia Sharif Author Bio: Medeia Sharif is a Kurdish-American author. This was not on any of the lists I consulted, but I couldn’t resist a YA book with Ramadan in title since it is starting imminently. … Continue reading
Written in the Stars
Written in the Stars by Aisha Saeed Author bio: Aisha Saeed is Pakistani-American Naila’s parents have always made it clear that they planned on arranging a marriage for her. But Naila’s heart has other plans. She’s fallen for Saif and … Continue reading
A Beautiful Lie
A Beautiful Lie by Irfan Master Author Bio: English author of Pakistani and Indian heritage. Are you the type who leafs past the prologue, eager to get on with the story? Don’t do it! Read the first line, only the … Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grades, Tween
Tagged asia, asian, grief, india, muslim, south asian
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Scarlett Undercover
Scarlett Undercover by Jennifer Latham Recommended by Kaye M. Here’s a cool inside look at Jennifer Latham’s relationship with her character. Scarlett has just her sister Reem now that her parents are dead. Reem is hard at work as a … Continue reading
Wanting Mor
Wanting Mor by Rukhsana Khan Author bio: Born in Pakistan and raised in Canada. Rukhsana Khan was nice enough to put together a Teacher Guide if you are interested in using this in the classroom. It is possible for a … Continue reading
Posted in Teen, Tween
Tagged afghanistan, asia, grief, muslim, physical differences, war
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