Great Muslim Fiction and Nonfiction for kids!
Title: Big Red Lollipop
By: Rukhsana Khan
Published: 2010
Rubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister along. Rubina is mortified, but she can't convince Ami that you just don't bring your younger sister to your friend's party. So both girls go, and not only does Sana demand to win every game, but after the party she steals Rubina's prized party favor, a red lollipop. What's a fed-up big sister to do? Age Range: 4-8
Call Number: J Picture Khan.R
Title: The Camel in the Sun
By: Griffin Ondaatje
Published: 2013
Inspired by a retelling of a traditional Muslim hadith, or account of the words or actions of the Prophet, which the author first heard in Sri Lanka, this is the story of a camel whose cruel owner only realizes what suffering he has caused when the Prophet appears and shows love to the animal.
Age Range: 6-9
Call Number: J Picture Ondaa.G
Title: King for a Day
By: Rukhsana Khan
Published: 2013
Basant is here, with feasts and parties to celebrate the arrival of spring. But what Malik is looking forward to most is doing battle from his rooftop with Falcon, the special kite he has built for speed. Today is Malik’s chance to be the best kite fighter, the king of Basant.Age Range: 4-8
Call Number: J Picture Khan.R
Title: Like the Moon Loves the Sky
By: Hena Khan, Saffa Khan (Illustrator)
Published: 2020
With vibrant illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran, this charming picture book is a heartfelt and universal celebration of a parent's unconditional love. Age Range: 3-8 years
Call Number: J Picture Khan.H
Title: Mama in Congress: Rashida Tlaib’s Journey to Washington
By: Rashida Tlaib
Published: 2022
An inspiring picture book that tells the story of Rashida Tlaib, one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, and her family. "Hey Adam, is the president Mom's boss now?" When Yousif Tlaib asks about his mom's new job in Congress, his older brother, Adam, fills him in—with some help from Rashida Tlaib herself. From growing up in Detroit, the eldest of fourteen siblings and the first in her immigrant family to graduate from high school, through her journey to eventually becoming one of the first Muslim Congresswomen, this is Rashida Tlaib's inspiring story.Age Range: 4-8 years
Call Number: J Picture Tlaib.R
Title: Mama Shamsi at the Bazaar
By: Mojdeh Hassani , Samira Iravani , Maya Fidawi (Illustrator)
Published: 2023
It's market day for Samira and her grandma! The bazaar is crowded, but this sweet pair knows how to stick together in this funny picture book set in Iran. Age Range: 5-8 years
Call Number: J Picture Hassa.M
Title: Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holidays Story
By: Hena Khan (author), Julie Paschkis (Illustrator)
Published: 2008
Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, "The Night of the Moon" (Chaand Raat), and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story offers a window into modern Muslim culture—and into the ancient roots from within its traditions have grown.
Age Range: 5-9 years
Call Number: J Picture Khan.H
Title: The Proudest Blue: a story of hijab and family
By: Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. Ali (Contributor) , Hatem Aly (Illustrator)
Published: 2019
A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s first day of hijab–by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. Age Range: 4-8 years
Call Number: J Picture Muham.I
Title: Under My Hijab
By: Hena Khan (author) Aaliya Jaleel (illustrator)
Published: 2019
Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it under a sun hat when she hikes. Zara styles hers to match her outfit. As a young girl observes six very different women in her life who each wear the hijab in a unique way, she also dreams of the rich possibilities of her own future, and how she will express her own personality through her hijab. Age Range: 4-8 years
Call Number: J Picture Khan.H
Title: Eid Surprises
By: Marzieh Abbas
Published: 2022
Nadia and Nadir are a pair of young Muslim-American siblings living in Houston, Texas, with their mom and dad. Like all kids, they enjoy staying busy. Nadia and Nadir are quick to make learning fun in their day-to-day lives. And with grandparents coming to visit and trips to Pakistan in their schedules, the kids enjoy exploring their family's culture and traditions. Age Range: 5-8 years
Call Number: JEasy Ali.M
Title: Ramadan Cookies
By: Marzieh Abbas, Lala Stellune (Illustrator)
Published: 2022
To celebrate the beginning of Ramadan, Nadia and Nadir make cookies with their parents. Nadia must get creative when they realize their crescent moon cookie cutter is missing. Age Range: 5-8 years
Call Number: JEasy Ali.M
Title: Yasmin the Builder
By: Saadia Faruqi
Published: 2019
Everyone seems to have a great idea for the makerspace project, everyone except for Yasmin! All the good ideas are taken. Luckily, recess solves everything! Inspiration strikes and Yasmin creates something that brings the whole class together. this book is shelved in our Easy Reader section. Age Range: 3-6 years
Call Number: JEasy Faruq.S
Title: Meet Yasmin
By: Saadia Faruqi
Published: 2019
Meet Yasmin! Yasmin Ahmad is a spirited second-grader who's always on the lookout for those "aha" moments to help her solve life's little problems. Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation, assuming her imagination doesn't get too big, of course! A creative thinker and curious explorer, Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family will delight and inspire readers.Age Range: 5-8 years
Call Number: J Chapter Faruq.S
Title: Amal Unbound
By: Aisha Saeed
Published: 2018
In this richly crafted, bestselling novel, readers follow the ambitious and artistic 12-year-old Amal, who dreams of one day being a teacher but finds herself forced into indentured servitude for the Khan family, who controls her Pakistani village. In an act of resistance, Amal works with her fellow servants to win back their freedom. Age Range: 9 - 12+ years
Call Number: J Saeed.A
Title: Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party
By: Saadia Faruqi
Published: 2022
Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this is the start of a charming new chapter book series about a third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring. Marya’s eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. Age Range: 6-9 years
Call Number: J Faruq.S
Title: The Secret Diary of Mona Hasan
By: Salma Hussain
Published: 2022
Mona Hasan is a young Muslim girl growing up in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, when the first Gulf War breaks out in 1991. Her parents fear there is no peace in the region, and it sparks a major change in their lives.Mona learns to find her voice over the course of a year that sees her immigrating from Dubai to Canada. Age Range: 9-12 Years
Call Number: J Hussa.S
Title: Wanting Mor
By: Rukhsana Khan
Published: 2009
Jameela and her family live in a poor, war-torn village in Afghanistan. Even with her cleft lip and lack of educational opportunities, Jameela feels relatively secure, sustained by her Muslim faith and the love of her mother, Mor. But then Mor dies. Inspired by a true story, and set in a world far removed from that of Western readers, this powerful novel reveals that the desire for identity and self-understanding is universal. Age Range: 9-12 Years
Call Number: J Khan.R
Title: Growing Up Muslim: Understanding the Beliefs and Practices of Islam
By: Sumbul Ali-Karamali
Published: 2012
Author Sumbul Ali-Karamali offers her personal account, discussing the many and varied questions she fielded from curious friends and schoolmates while growing up in Southern California—from diet, to dress, to prayer and holidays and everything in between. She also provides an academically reliable introduction to Islam, addressing its inception, development and current demographics. Age Range: 9-12 years
Call Number: x297 Alika.S
Title: Muhammad and Islam
By: Kerena Marchant
Published: 2002
Kerena Marchant is a Deaf, Iranian producer/writer/director who explores human rights and human emotions in her stories. Here she provides a clear introduction to Islam. Age Range: 6-12
Call Number: x297 March.K
Title: Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time
By: Saira Mir, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator)
Published: 2019
Discover the true stories of 19 unstoppable Muslim women of the twenty-first century who rose above challenges, doubts, and sometimes outright hostility to blaze trails in a wide range of fields. Whether it was the culinary arts, fashion, sports, government, science, entertainment, education, or activism, these women become influential leaders. Muslim Girls Rise introduces young readers to role models they may never have heard of before, but whose stories they will never forget. Age Range: 6-12 years
Call Number: x305.2308 Mir.S
Title: We're in This Together: A Young Readers Edition of We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders
By: Linda Sarsour
Published: 2022
A young readers edition of We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders, the memoir by Women’s March co-organizer and activist Linda Sarsour. "You can count on me, your Palestinian Muslim sister, to keep her voice loud, keep her feet on the streets, and keep my head held high because I am not afraid." On January 21, 2017, Linda Sarsour stood in the National Mall to deliver a speech that would go down in history. A crowd of over 470,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, to advocate for legislation, policy, and the protection of women’s rights—with Linda, a Muslim American activist from Brooklyn, leading the charge, unapologetic and unafraid. Age Range: 8-12 years
Call Number: x Biog Sarso.L Sarso.L