Aaliya Jaleel

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1) This is why we pray: a story about Islam, salah, and dua

Author

Muhammad-Diggins, Ameenah

Series

An Islamic book for kids

Pub. Date

[2021]

Physical Desc

53 pages : color illustrations ; 20 x 20 cm.

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"Build a bond with Allah in this fun story for kids ages 5 to 7. Do you know what the Five Pillars of Islam are? The Abdur-Rahman family is here to teach you! Join Aliya and Amar as their mama and papa tell them all about each pillar--especially salah. You'll learn what it means to pray, discover how prayer helps you grow closer to Allah, and hear awesome stories from the Quran"--Cover, page 4.

2) Maryam's magic: the story of mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani

Author

Reid, Megan

Pub. Date

2021

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Description

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The true story of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian girl whose creativity and love of stories helped her and the world see math in a new way, and who was the only woman ever to win the Fields Medal, the most prestigious honor in mathematics.

3) Under my hijab

Author

Khan, Hena

Pub. Date

[2019]

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 x 27 cm

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As a young girl observes that each of six women in her life wears her hijab and hair in a different way, she considers how to express her own style one day.

4) Hannah and the Ramadan gift

Author

Rashid, Qasim

Pub. Date

2021.

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

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"The debut picture book by author and human rights activist Qasim Rashid that celebrates good deeds during the month of Ramadan. It's the first day of Ramadan and Hannah wants to be a part of this important month every way she can. But if she's too young to fast, how can she observe Ramadan? By saving the world, Dada Jaan tells her. And so Hannah learns that by helping her friends and neighbors and by showing kindness and generosity, she can make...

5) Anisa's international day

Author

Faruqi, Reem

Pub. Date

2022

Physical Desc

102 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

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Inspired by preparations for her aunt's wedding, Anisa decides to introduce her third grade class to the art of mehndi for International Day. Includes recipes, activities, and author's note.

6) Awesome orange birthday

Author

Ruths, Mitali Banerjee

Series

Party diaries volume 1

Pub. Date

[2023]

Physical Desc

71 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.

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Priya Chakraborty plans a birthday party for her first client, Layla Aunty, personalizing everything from the invitations to the menu in Aunty's favorite color, but as party-time finally arrives, Priya is nervous something will go wrong.

7) Top Secret Anniversary: A Branches Book (The Party Diaries #3)

Author

Ruths, Mitali Banerjee

Series

Party diaries volume 3

Pub. Date

2023

Formats

eComic, Kindle

Description

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In the third installment of this full-color early chapter book series, Priya plans a top-secret anniversary party and helps save manatees!

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This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches

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8) Starry Henna Night

Author

Ruths, Mitali Banerjee

Series

Party diaries volume 2

Pub. Date

2023

Formats

eComic, Kindle

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Priya plans a henna-night party that is out-of-this-world in the second installment of this full-color early chapter book series!

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9) Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time

Author

Ayyar, Priya

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Long ago, Muslim women rode into battle to defend their dreams. They opened doors to the world's oldest library. They ruled, started movements, and spread knowledge. Today, Muslim women continue to make history. Once upon a time, they were children with dreams, just like you. Discover the true stories of nineteen unstoppable Muslim women of the twenty-first century who have risen above challenges, doubts, and sometimes outright hostility to blaze...