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Architect assistants

"Ammi has a special visitor, her friend who is an architect and is designing a new mosque. Nadia and Nadir give their suggestions for a playroom and a reading nook at the new Islamic center and learn about Islamic art and architecture"--Back cover.

Slime time

"When Nadia and Nadir have nothing to do one summer afternoon they decide to follow a video tutorial to make their own slime. They learn to follow rules for safe play and try to convince their parents to allow them to sell homemake slime to save up for supplies"--Back cover.

Ramadan moon

Colorful illustrations and lyrical text describe the phases of the moon and activities during Ramadan.

Four Eids and a funeral

2024
The death of a beloved mentor, and the need to save and rebuild their fire-damaged Islamic Center, bring former best friends Said and Tiwa back together, rekindling their romantic relationship.
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Yasmeen

2021
"Split between two periods in her life, 'Yasmeen' tells the story of an Iraqi girl's struggles to survive slavery in the ISIS terrorist regime in Mosul. In 2014, Yasmeen was a happy sixteen-year-old when she was captured by the ISIS invading army and is forced to find the courage within herself to endure slavery. Then, after surviving the horrific ordeal of two long years in captivity, she is freed but has become a different person. Unable to connect to the things that she once loved, she must endure a different kind of struggle as she tries to adjust to normal life with her family as refugees in a foreign country, America."--Back cover.

Eid surprises

2023
"Nadia and Nadir's grandparents surprise them with a visit for the Eid holiday. They brought along some special presents for them too. During their time as a family, the siblings learn about a few Muslim sports icons"--Back cover.

Hurricane helpers

2023
"When a hurricane hits Houston, Nadia and Nadir wait out the storm at home with their parents. While their neighborhood isn't too damaged, they know others weren't so lucky. The siblings want to help any way they can"--Back cover.

Lunch in the leaves

2023
"Nadia and Nadir spend a fun autumn day playing in the leaves. After things get a little too rough, they decide to create natural art while waiting for their Abu and Ammi to make a cozy barbecue lunch"--Back cover.

Yasmin figures it out!

2023
"Join Yasmin in four new adventures that put her courage and problem-solving skills to the test! At home, Baba's got a mystery ailment, and Nani thinks there's a thief afoot. At the farm, Yasmin is put in charge of the chicks--but one goes missing! And at the ice rink, Yasmin puts on a brave face and tries something new. No matter the challenge, puzzle, or mystery, Yasmin gives her all to figure it out!"--Provided by publisher.

An emotion of great delight

2022
In the wake of 9/11, Shadi, a child of Muslim immigrants, tries to navigate her crumbling world of death, heartbreak, and bigotry in silence, until finally everything changes.

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