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The arrival of new student Marwa, a fellow sixth-grader who is a strict Muslim, helps Aliya come to terms with her own lukewarm practice of the faith and her embarrassment over others' reactions to their beliefs.

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.

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

Provides readers an introduction to Islam, and its role in society.

Over 1,400 years ago, the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad gave way to a community of followers who have since grown to the second-largest religion in the world today. The word "Islam" itself means "submission," and Muslims are those who submit themselves to the teachings of Muhammad and the Koran. Introduces readers to the primary beliefs and practices of a widely misunderstood religion, including the role of prayer, Mecca, and holidays such as Ramadan. In addition to its history, there is a spread dedicated to the important role of Muslim-Americans in U.S. society.

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

A collection of Islamic short stories.

Uses political cartoons to explore the anxiety, resentment, and fear that most Americans feel when discussing Islam and Muslim cultures. Provides a brief history of Islam and America's interaction with Muslims, then examines common misunderstandings about Muslim cultures.