Aisha Saeed
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English
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Arab American Heritage Month - Tweens
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage - Tweens
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage - Tweens
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Told in alternating points of view, at Hurston Airport, four unlikely kids' lives are changed forever when their flight is grounded by weather following a Muslim convention.
2) Amal unbound
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English
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In Pakistan, Amal holds onto her dream of being a teacher even after becoming an indentured servant to pay off her family's debt to the wealthy and corrupt Khan family.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage - More Children
National Hobby Month - Children
Storytime @ Home: Family and Friends
Storytime @ Home: Food
National Hobby Month - Children
Storytime @ Home: Family and Friends
Storytime @ Home: Food
Description
Bilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done.
Author
Series
Wonder Woman adventures volume 1
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Diana's much-anticipated visit with her best friend, Princess Sakina, turns into an adventure as they face a booby-trapped island, a forbidden visitor, and a demon.
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Language
English
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This stunning original novel will tell an all-new story set in the world of the new film, featuring Aladdin and Jasmine. A magic carpet ride full of adventure, suspense, and wonder written by New York Times Bestselling author Aisha Saeed, this story will be a must-read for any Aladdin fans who find themselves drawn into and enchanted by the magical world of Agrabah and beyond.
6) Omar rising
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage - Tweens
Back to School - Tween
Día Booklist (Grades 6-8) 2023
NCSS / CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 6-8 2023
Back to School - Tween
Día Booklist (Grades 6-8) 2023
NCSS / CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 6-8 2023
Description
Seventh-grader Omar must contend with being treated like a second-class citizen when he gets a scholarship to an elite boarding schoo in Pakistan.
Author
Series
Wonder Woman adventures volume 2
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
After Diana thwarts a stunning attempt to defeat the Amazons and Themyscira for good, she has finally been granted permission to start training as a warrior! Except, the goddess Artemis brings news that children all over are disappearing without a trace. Diana is the only one who can be trusted to save them--even if she must confront Hades, Persephone, and all of the undead souls and mythical creatures of the Underworld. That is, until she discovers...
Author
Series
Wonder Woman adventures volume 3
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Diana travels to the mortal realm for the first time ever to fight against the evil force stealing the powers of the Olympian gods in the final book of the Wonder Woman Adventures trilogy"-- Provided by publisher.
11) Far from Agrabah
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Princess Jasmine has always wanted more out of her life--to travel beyond the palace walls, to get to know her people better...to one day become sultana and lead Agrabah. Unfortunately, her overprotective father does not agree. And he keeps introducing her to foreign princes, including a strange--if admittedly charming--one named Ali. Prince Ali has a secret. He's not actually royalty from the far-off kingdom of 'Ababwa,' as he's claimed to be. He's...
12) Malala Yousafzai
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage - Tweens
Women's History Month - Tweens
Women's History Month - Tweens
Description
"A biography of Malala Yousafzai as part of the She Persisted series"-- Provided by publisher.
14) Yes no maybe so
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English
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage - More Young Adults
Jewish American Heritage - Young Adults
Jewish American Heritage - Young Adults
Description
"YES Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state senate candidate--as long as he's behind the scenes. When it comes to speaking to strangers (or, let's face it, speaking at all to almost anyone) Jamie's a choke artist. There's no way he'd ever knock on doors to ask people for their votes...until he meets Maya. NO Maya Rehman's having the worst Ramadan ever. Her best friend is too busy to hang out, her summer trip is canceled, and...
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English
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Arab American Heritage Month - Tweens
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage - More Tweens
Middle East Book Award - Youth Chapter & Nonfiction
Ramadan for Kids
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage - More Tweens
Middle East Book Award - Youth Chapter & Nonfiction
Ramadan for Kids
Description
"Day of Joy is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it's waking up to the sound of frying samosas and simmering pistachio kheer, maybe it's the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it's the gift giving and holiday parties...
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage - Tweens
Día Booklist (Grades 3-5) 2025
Día Booklist (Grades 3-5) 2025
Description
"A story of community, belonging, and friendship told by South Asian authors through an interconnected anthology, based in the fictional town of Maple Grove, New Jersey, and centralized at the town commnity center"-- Provided by publisher.