BISMIILLAH AL-RAHMAN AL-RAHIM
Reviewing Children & YA Islamic Fiction, Books by Muslim Authors, & Books Featuring Muslim Characters
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Three Summers: A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of the Bosnian Genocide by Amra Sabic-El-Reyess with Laura L. Sullivan
It is difficult and probably rather inappropriate for me to offer a “review” of a memoir, after all who am I to have opinions on someone’s lived experience. And this non fiction book in particular is so desperately needed and important, as OWN voice middle grade literature about Bosnia is fairly non existent. So continue reading my thoughts with a grain of salt, suffice it to say, that I enjoyed the book, and loved the author’s YA book The Cat I Never Named, but ultimately I struggle to suggest this for the intended audience of 8-12 year olds. As a…
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Awe-Samosas! by Marzieh Abbas illustrated by Bhagya Madanasighe
I was really enjoying this book about a determined young girl and her dad making samosas for friends, missing Dadijan, adapting and problem solving, an encouraging Urdu speaking parrot, a reference to Ramadan, and incredible illustrations… and then I froze. On page 32 of the 40 page book it says the word “pepperoni” clearly affirming that the Muslim girl who’s dupatta wearing Dadijan wakes up at fajr to call her, has made pepperoni pizza samosas for her friends. Perhaps I’m over reacting, it is one word, but I truly cannot get past it. The first time I recall asserting myself…
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Idrees and the New Old Shoes by Hoda Elmasry illustrated by Tiemoko Sylla
This sweet 28 page book keeps the text to a minimum while showing a boy with a lot of heart doing what he knows is right, even when he knows he will be laughed at. I really love how the story draws readers in and conveys a lot, without over explaining. Ages preschool and up will understand that Idrees wants new shoes, but second hand shoes are what are available. That he wants to prove how fast he is at school, but that being a good neighbor is the right thing to do. Based on the illustrations, the family is…
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