Reviewed by Paige Pagan Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: Written in the tradition of The Diary of Anne Frank and The Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾, this insightful middle grade novel teases out serious themes such as war and politics, immigration and racism, classism and labor, genderism, and more through the lens […]
Noor Needs to Know!
Reviewed by Paige Pagan Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: Precocious Noor needs to know why the women in her family wear hijab, all in different ways that suit them just right. There’s Affa, the best sister and the coolest hijabi whose hijab is always wrapped stylishly. There’s Auntie Salma, the toughest hijabi, whose hijab […]
Zain’s Super Friday
Reviewed by Paige Pagan Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: It’s Friday and all Zain wants to do is fight off aliens and save the world with Dad. But Friday afternoons are reserved for Jumu’ah, the special Friday prayer for Muslims around the world. It’s hard for Zain to reel in all of his energy […]
Salat in Secret
Reviewed by Lana Hassan Review Source: Reading Is Resistance Book Author: Salat in Secret by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow is an inspiring and intimate story that delves into an experience many Muslims face in America. The story follows newly turned 7-year-old Muhammad, who has just started praying in earnest. He plans on taking his salat rug to […]
Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala
Reviewed by Abrita Kuthumi and Brad Manker Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: Every day after school, Priya and her grandmother, Babi Ba, make rotli (flatbread). Every day, Priya asks, “What is India like?”and Babi Ba describes the smells, sights, and tastes of her beloved homeland. One winter, Priya notices her grandmother gazing at […]
You Truly Assumed
Reviewed by Paige Pagan Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: SPOILER ALERT A powerful contemporary young adult novel that’s essential when having conversations about challenging Islamophobia and encouraging teens to funnel their creative energies into advocacy. The course of three teenage Muslim girls’ lives virtually converge in the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Washington […]
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