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The proudest blue

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

Is it Sukkot yet?

2016
When fall arrives, a family builds a sukkah for the celebration of the Jewish harvest festival, Sukkot.

Happy Holi

the festival of colour
2018
"Discover the customs, origins and traditions surrounding Holi"--Back cover.

The Passover mouse

A mouse upsets villagers just before Passover by stealing a crumb of bread from one house and running into another, then brings neighbors together to finish preparing for the holiday.

A Muslim life

Introduces Islam, including information about beliefs and practices, history, holidays, influence today, and more.

A Muslim life

2020
Explores the beliefs, practices, and places of worship of Islam.

Like the moon loves the sky

2020
Illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran celebrate a mother's love and hopes for her child.

The Passover guest

2021
In Washington, D.C., during the Great Depression, Muriel and her family have no money to prepare the seder meal until a mysterious stranger performs a Passover miracle. Includes notes on the Passover holiday, the Great Depression, and the history of the D.C. Jewish community.

Binny's Diwali

Binny's class is learning about different holiday traditions, and today it is time for Binny to share the story of her favorite holiday, Diwali, the Festival of Lights--and she even has some special treats to give her classmates.

Welcoming Elijah

a Passover tale with a tail
"Inside the house, a boy prepares for the Passover ritual of welcoming Elijah--meanwhile, outside the house, a kitten lingers in the cold"--Provided by publisher.
Cover image of Welcoming Elijah

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