By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Reem Faruqi to the WNDB blog to discuss her MG novel Unsettled, out May 11, 2021! When her family moves from Pakistan to Peachtree City, all Nurah wants is to blend in, yet she stands out for all the wrong reasons. Nurah’s accent, floral-print … [Read more...] about Q&A With Reem Faruqi, Unsettled
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Cover Reveal for House of Glass Hearts by Leila Siddiqui
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for House of Glass Hearts by Leila Siddiqui. The cover art was illustrated by . The book will be released on August 31, 2021, by Yali Books. Preorder the book here and add it on Goodreads. Maera and her ammi never talk about the Past, a place where … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for House of Glass Hearts by Leila Siddiqui
Muslim Representation in Children’s Books Is Evolving
Amina's Song by Hena Khan is out now. Order it here! By Hena Khan I fully expected to be giddy with excitement when I held a finished copy of my first picture book. But I didn’t think I’d be struck with fear. It was 2008, and as I stared at the rich turquoise and cobalt cover of Night of the … [Read more...] about Muslim Representation in Children’s Books Is Evolving
How To Make Change Even if You Can’t Vote
For more information on voting and political activism, visit our Fall Book Club and our resource guide. By Saadia Faruqi Elections can be stressful, as we’re all learning these days. Choosing candidates that seem flawed and unlikeable; deciding to take time out from an already busy schedule to … [Read more...] about How To Make Change Even if You Can’t Vote
