Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for Barakah Beats by Maleeha Siddiqui. The book cover was illustrated by Javeria M. Talha and designed by Yaffa Jaskoll. The book will be released on October 19, 2021, by Scholastic Press. Pre-order the book here, here, or here. I can’t afford to be … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Barakah Beats by Maleeha Siddiqui
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The Disappearance of the Black Muslim Author
By Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow I haven’t disappeared yet. I am here writing as a Black person who is visibly Muslim and as a Muslim person who is visibly Black. I write my intersections into your line of vision and into the pages of books. Although the publishing industry coaxes most writers like … [Read more...] about The Disappearance of the Black Muslim Author
Celebrating Eid at Home Through Children’s Literature
By Shireen Hakim Even as an anti-social introvert, it was difficult to be isolated from the community during Ramadan 2020, which ran from April 23 to May 23. It is the most joyous month for Muslims and we strive to pray, greet, and feed one another to gain extra blessings and feelings of … [Read more...] about Celebrating Eid at Home Through Children’s Literature
Aya Khalil Wrote THE ARABIC QUILT Based on Her Experiences as an Immigrant
By Aya Khalil When my parents, brother, and I moved to the United States from Egypt 31 years ago, we were lonely, as most immigrants are when they arrive. We lived in New Jersey at the time, and with limited English-speaking skills and no car, my mom would take us on long bus rides with each … [Read more...] about Aya Khalil Wrote THE ARABIC QUILT Based on Her Experiences as an Immigrant
