Picture books by Muslim Authors

Mair, J. Samia.

Every night Amira asks Allah to make everything chocolate, and on Eid ul-Fitr she discovers her wish has come true, but at a price.

Khan, Hena

In simple rhyming text a young Muslim girl guides the reader through the traditions and shapes of Islam.

Williams, Karen Lynn

Two young Afghani girls living in a refugee camp in Pakistan share a precious pair of sandals brought by relief workers. Includes author's note about refugees.

Khan, Hena

In simple rhyming text a young Muslim girl and her family guide the reader through the traditions and colors of Islam.

Khan, Rukhsana, 1962-

Even though he is confined to a wheelchair, a Pakistani boy tries to capture the most kites during Basant, the annual spring kite festival, and become "king" for the day. Includes an afterword about the Basant festival.

Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah, author.

A young Muslim girl puts on a head scarf and not only feels closer to her mother, she also imagines herself as a queen, the sun, a superhero, and more.

Mobin-Uddin, Asma

When Bilal and his sister transfer to a school where they are the only Muslims, they must learn how to fit in while staying true to their beliefs and heritage.

Robert, Na'íma bint

Celebrates Ramadan and Eid, marking the fasting, good deeds, prayer, and gatherings of the month-long holiday with the changing phases of the moon.

Lumbard, Alexis York, 1981- author.

Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother's cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate.

Khan, Hena

Yasmeen has a wonderful time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with her family and friends.

Muhammad, Ibtihaj

Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school.

Khan, Hena author.

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.

Whitman, Sylvia, 1961-

Simple text and illustrations describe how an American Muslim family observes the holy month of Ramadan.

Faruqi, Saadia, author.

In this collection of four stories, Yasmin takes charge of some sticky situations! At home, at school, or out and about, Yasmin faces challenges head on with creativity and quick thinking. Whether she's creating a new recipe, finding a way to rescue a stuck toy for a little friend, or calming down monkeys (and classmates!), a clever solution to any problem is just around the corner!

Gonzales, Mark, 1975- author.

A lyrical celebration of multiculturalism as a parent shares with a child the value of their heritage and why it should be a source of pride, even when others disagree.

Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

Your Name is a Song is a celebration to remind all of us about the beauty, history, and magic behind names