A List Of 36 Books For Promoting American/ Islamic Harmony
A List of 36 Books for promoting American/ Islamic HarmonyFavorites compiled May 2017 by Lallia Allai, M.A.Please contact Mrs. Allali @ salyas121@yahoo.fr, if you are interested in ways to use these booksfor classroom discussions with students to promote mutual understanding and respect. 5-10-17Why books? A quote from www.ADL.orgBooks MatterBooks have the potential to create lasting impressions. They have the power to instill empathy, affirm children'ssense of self, teach about others, transport to new places and inspire actions on behalf of social justice.The Grand Mosque of Parisby Karen Gray RuelWhen the Nazis occupied Paris, no Jew was safe from arrest anddeportation. Few Parisians were willing to risk their own lives tohelp. Yet during that perilous time, many Jews found refuge in anunlikely place--the sprawling complex of the Grand Mosque ofParis. Not just a place of worship but a community center, thishive of activity was an ideal temporary hiding place for escapedprisoners of war and Jews of all ages, especially children.Beautifully illustrated and thoroughly researchedFour Feet Two Sandalsby Karen Lynn WilliamsKhadar MohammadOne Green Appleby Eve BuntingWhen relief workers bring used clothing to a refugee camp inPakistan, ten-year-old Lina is thrilled when she finds a sandal thatfits her foot perfectly - until she sees that another girl has thematching shoe. But soon Lina and Feroza meet and decide that itis better to share the sandals than for each to wear only one. Thegirls discover the true meaning of friendship and sacrifice. "FourFeet, Two Sandals" honors the experiences of refugee childrenaround the world, whose daily existence is marked by uncertaintyand fear. Warm colors and bold brush strokes are the perfectcomplement to this story of courage and hope.Farah feels alone, even when surrounded by her classmates. Shelistens and nods but doesn’t speak. It’s hard being the new kid inschool, especially when you’re from another country and don’tknow the language. Then, on a field trip to an apple orchard,Farah discovers there are lots of things that sound the same asthey did at home, from dogs crunching their food to the ripple offriendly laughter. As she helps the class make apple cider, Farahconnects with the other students and begins to feel that shebelongs.
The Librarian of Basraby Jeanette Winter"In the Koran, the first thing God said to Muhammad was 'Read.'Alia Muhammad Baker is a librarian in Basra, Iraq. For fourteenyears, her library has been a meeting place for those who lovebooks. Until now. Now war has come, and Alia fears that thelibrary--along with the thirty thousand books within it--will bedestroyed forever.In a war-stricken country where civilians--especially women-have little power, this true story about a librarian's struggle to saveher community's priceless collection of books reminds us all how,throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect forknowledge know no boundariesSilent Music: A Story ofBaghdadby James RumfordWHEN BOMBS BEGIN TO FALL, Ali drowns out the sound ofwar with a pen.Like other children living in Baghdad, Ali loves soccer, music anddancing, but most of all, he loves the ancient art of calligraphy.When bombs begin to fall on his city, Ali turns to his pen, writingsweeping and gliding words to the silent music that drowns outthe war all around him. Gorgeously illustrated with collage, penciland charcoal drawings and, of course, exquisite calligraphy, thistimely and yet universal story celebrates art and history but alsooffers young children a way to understand all they see and hear onthe news.I’m New Hereby Anne Sibley O’BrienThree students are immigrants from Guatemala, Korea, andSomalia and have trouble speaking, writing, and sharing ideas inEnglish in their new American elementary school. Through selfdetermination and with encouragement from their peers andteachers, the students learn to feel confident and comfortable intheir new school without losing a sense of their home country,language, and identity.Young readers from all backgrounds will appreciate this touchingstory about the assimilation of three immigrant students in asupportive school community.I'm New Here demonstrates how our global community can worktogether and build a home for all.
Two Blanketsby: Irena KoladIt's Ramadan, CuriousGeorgeby H.A Ray & Hana KhanCartwheel moves to a new country with her auntie, and everythingis strange: the animals, the plants—even the wind. An old blanketgives Cartwheel comfort when she’s sad—and a new blanket justmight change her world.This multicultural story of friendship is about leaving home,moving to a foreign and strange place, and finding a new friend.It's a story for all who have experienced change. Irena Kobald’spoetic text, paired with Kate Greenaway medalist FreyaBlackwood's powerful paintings, renders an emotional and heartwarming story about two children from diverse backgroundscoming together to become new friends.It is the first day of Ramadan, and George is celebrating with hisfriend Kareem and his family. George helps Kareem with his firstfast and joins in the evening celebration of tasting treats andenjoying special meals. Then, George helps make gift baskets todonate to the needy, and watches for the crescent moon with theman in the yellow hat. Finally, George in the Eid festive to markthe end of his very first Ramadan.Under the Ramadan Moonby Sylvia WhitmanWe wait for the moon. We watch for the moon. We watch for theRamadan moon. We give to the poor, and read Quran, under themoon. We live our faith, until next year under the moon, under theRamadan moon. Ramadan is one of the most special months ofthe Islamic year, when Muslims pray, fast, and help those in need.Sylvia Whitman's lyrical story, with luminous illustrations by SueWilliams, serves as an introduction to Ramadan a time forreflection and ritual with family and friends. A detailed note aboutRamadan is included.
Lailah's Lunchboxby Reem FarquiLailah is in a new school in a new country, thousands of milesfrom her old home, and missing her old friends. When Ramadanbegins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participatein the fasting but worried that her classmates won’t understandwhy she doesn’t join them in the lunchroom.Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian andher teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friendswho respect her beliefs. This gentle, moving story from first-timeauthor Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon’s vibrantillustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders onintermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamicobservances with the unbounded rhythms of American schooldays.Golden Domes and SilverLanterns: A Muslim Book ofColorsby Hena Khan, Mehrdokht AminMagnificently capturing the colorful world of Islam for theyoungest readers, this breathtaking and informative picture bookcelebrates Islam's beauty and traditions. From a red prayer rug to ablue hijab, everyday colors are given special meaning as youngreaders learn about clothing, food, and other important elementsof Islamic culture, with a young Muslim girl as a guide. Sure, toinspire questions and observations about world religions andcultures, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns is equally at home ina classroom reading circle as it is being read to a child on aparent's lapThe Ramadan Moonby Na’ima B. RobertRamadan, the month of fasting, doesn't begin all at once. It beginswith a whisper and a prayer and a wish. Muslims all over theworld celebrate Ramadan and the joyful days of Eid-al-Fitr at theend of the month of fasting as the most special time of year. Thislyrical and inspiring picture book captures the wonder and joy ofthis great annual event, from the perspective of a child.Accompanied by Iranian inspired illustrations, the story followsthe waxing of the moon from the first new crescent to full moonand waning until Eid is heralded by the first sighting of the secondnew moon. Written and illustrated by Muslims, this is a book forall children who celebrate Ramadan and those in the widercommunities who want to understand why this is such a specialexperience for Muslims.
My First Ramadanby Karen KatzIt's time for Ramadan to begin. Follow along with one young boyas he observes the Muslim holy month with his family.This year, the narrator is finally old enough to fast, and readers ofall ages will be interested as he shares his experiences of thisspecial holiday in IslamNight of the Moonby Hena Khan & Julie PaschkisYasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, celebrates theMuslim holidays of Ramadan, "The Night of the Moon" (ChaandRaat), and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, thisbeautiful story offers a window into modern Muslim culture—andinto the ancient roots from within its traditions have grown.Rashad's Ramadan and EidAl-Fitrby Lisa Bullard & Holli CongerFor Muslims, Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer, and thinkingof others. Rashad tries to be good all month. When it's time forEid al-Fitr, he feasts and plays! Find out how people celebrate thisspecial time of year.
Raihanna’s First TimeFastingby Qamaer HassanA heartwarming story about a young girl’s first experience fastingfor the month of Ramadan. Raihanna learns the meaning ofRamadan, why her family fasts, and how important it is to helpher communityThe Best Eid EverYoung readers can learn about Eid, a religious holiday celebratedby Muslim families every year, as well as the Hajj pilgrimage,when Muslims travel back to Mecca for the Eid, in this picturebook written by Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin and illustrated by LauraJacobsen.by Asma Mobin-Uddin & LauraJacobsenThis Eid, Aneesa should be happy. But, her parents are thousandsof miles away for the Hajj pilgrimage. To cheer her up, her Nonnigives her a gift of beautiful clothes, one outfit for each of the threedays of Eid. At the prayer hall, Aneesa meets two sisters who aredressed in ill-fitting clothes for the holiday. She soon discoversthat the girls are refugees – they had to leave everything behindwhen they left their native country to live in America. Aneesa,who can't stop thinking about what Eid must be like for them,comes up with a plan – a plan to help make it the best Eid holidayever.The Shapes of Eid, AccordingFrom curvy crescents and swirly swirls to ovals, triangles andto Meby Samia Khanspheres, Eid is filled with shapes that are your very own. Followthis rhyming story of the many shapes of this special day.
The Colour of Homeby Mary HoffmanHassan feels out of place in a new cold, grey country. At school,he paints a picture showing his colorful Somalian home, coveredwith the harsh colors of war from which his family has fled. Hetells his teacher about their voyage from Mogadishu to Mombasa,the refugee camp and on to England. But gradually things change.When Hassan's parents put up his next picture on the wall, Hassannotices the maroon prayer mat, a bright green cushion and hissister Naima's pink dress - the new colors of home.My Name is Bilalby Asma Mobin-UddinWhen Bilal and his sister Ayesha move with their family, theymust attend a new school. They soon find out that they may be theonly Muslim students there. When Bilal sees, his sister bullied ontheir first day, he worries about being teased himself, and thinks itmight be best if his classmates didn’t know that he is Muslim.Maybe if he tells kids his name is Bill, rather than Bilal, then theywould leave him alone. Mr. Ali, one of Bilal's teachers andMuslim, sees how Bilal is struggling. He gives Bilal a book aboutthe first person to give the call to prayer during the time of theProphet Muhammad. That person was another Bilal: Bilal IbnRabah. What Bilal learns from the book forms the compellingstory of a young boy grappling with his identity.Lost and Found Cat: The TrueWhen an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home, they can’t bearto leave their beloved cat, Kunkush, behind. So, they carry himwith them from Iraq to Greece, keeping their secret passengerhidden away.But during the crowded boat crossing to Greece, his carrier breaksand the frightened cat runs from the chaos. In one moment, he isgone. After an unsuccessful search, his family has to continuetheir journey, leaving brokenhearted.Story of Kunkush's IncredibleJourneyby Doug Kuntz & Amy ShrodesA few days later, aid workers in Greece find the lost cat. Knowinghow much his family has sacrificed already, they are desperate toreunite them with the cat they love so much. A worldwidecommunity comes together to spread the word on the Internet andin the news media, and after several months the impossiblehappens—Kunkush’s family is found, and they finally get theirhappy ending in their new home.
Amina's Voiceby Hena KhanAmina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happyjust hanging out with her best friend, Soojin. Except now thatshe’s in middle school everything feels different. Soojin issuddenly hanging out with Emily, one of the “cool” girls in theclass, and even talking about changing her name to somethingmore “American.” Does Amina need to start changing too? Orhiding who she is to fit in? While Amina grapples with thesequestions, she is devastated when her local mosque is vandalized.The Sandwich SwapLily and Salma are best friends. They like doing all the samethings, and they always eat lunch together. Lily eats peanut butterand Salma eats hummus-but what's that between friends? It turnsout, a lot. Before they know it, a food fight breaks out. Can Lilyand Salma put aside their differences? Or will a sandwich comebetween them?by Queen Rania of Jordan AlAbdullahThe smallest things can pull us apart-until we learn that friendshipis far more powerful than difference. In a glorious three-pagegatefold at the end of the book, Salma, Lily, and all theirclassmates come together in the true spirit of tolerance andacceptance.Stepping Stones: A RefugeeFamily's Journey (Arabic andEnglish Edition)by Margriet Ruurs & Falah RaheemThis unique picture book was inspired by the stone artwork ofSyrian artist Nizar Ali Badr, discovered by chance by Canadianchildren’s writer Margriet Ruurs. The author was immediatelyimpressed by the strong narrative quality of Mr. Badr’s work, and,using many of Mr. Badr’s already-created pieces, she set out tocreate a story about the Syrian refugee crisis. Stepping Stones tellsthe story of Rama and her family, who are forced to flee theironce-peaceful village to escape the ravages of the civil war ragingever closer to their home. With only what they can carry on theirbacks, Rama and her mother, father, grandfather and brother,Sami, set out to walk to freedom in Europe. Nizar Ali Badr’sstunning stone images illustrate the story.Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer this book as a duallanguage (English and Arabic) edition.
Meet the scientist known as the "Father of Optics," Ibn alIbn al-Haytham: The ManWho Discovered How We See Haytham!by National GeographicDuring the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention inMuslim civilization -- also known as the "Dark Ages" in WesternEurope -- this incredible scholar discovered how we see and setthe stage for the methods we now know as the scientific process.Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn allabout this fascinating scientist.The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging,information for independent readers.1001 Inventions and AwesomeWe often think that people from a thousand years ago were livingFacts from Muslimin the Dark Ages. But from the 7th century onward in MuslimCivilizationcivilization there were amazing advances and inventions that stillby National GeographicThe Genius of Islam: HowMuslims Made the Modern Worldby Bryn Barnardinfluence our everyday lives. People living in the Muslim worldsaw what the Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, Greek, and Romanshad discovered and spent the next one thousand years adding newdevelopments and ideas. Inventors created marvels like theelephant water clock, explorers drew detailed maps of the world,women made scientific breakthroughs and founded universities,architects built huge domes larger than anywhere else on earth,astronomers mapped the stars and so much more!The Middle Ages were a period of tremendous cultural and scientificadvancement in the Islamic Empire—ideas and inventions that shapedour world.Did you know that: the numbers you use every day (Arabic numerals!) are a Musliminvention? the marching band you hear at football games has its roots in theMiddle East? you are drinking orange juice at breakfast today thanks to Islamicfarming innovations? the modern city's skyline was made possible by Islamic architecture?The Muslim world has often been a bridge between East and West, butmany of Islam's crucial innovations are hidden within the folds ofhistory.
Does My Head Look Big InThis?by Randa Abdel-FattahAsk Me No Questionsby Marina BudhosSixteen-year-old Amal makes the decision to start wearing thehijab full-time and everyone has a reaction. Her parents, herteachers, her friends, people on the street. But she stands by herdecision to embrace her faith and all that it is, even if it does makeher a little different from everyone else.Can she handle the taunts of "towel head," the prejudice of herclassmates, and still attract the cutest boy in school? Brilliantlyfunny and poignant, Randa Abdel-Fattah's debut novel will strikea chord in all teenage readers, no matter what their beliefs.Since emigrating from Bangladesh, fourteen-year-old Nadira andher family have been living in New York City on expired visas,hoping to realize their dream of becoming legal U.S. citizens. Butafter 9/11, everything changes. Suddenly being Muslim meansyou are dangerous -- a suspected terrorist.When Nadira's father is arrested, and detained at the U.S.Canadian border, Nadira and her older sister, Aisha, are told tocarry on as if everything is the same. The teachers at FlushingHigh don't ask any questions, but Aisha falls apart. Nothingmatters to her anymore -- not even college.It's up to Nadira to be the strong one and bring her family backtogether again.The Lines We Crossby Randa Abdel-FattahMichael likes to hang out with his friends and play with the latestgraphic design software. His parents drag him to rallies held bytheir anti-immigrant group, which rails against the tide of refugeesflooding the country. And it all makes sense to Michael.Until Mina, a beautiful girl from the other side of the protest lines,shows up at his school, and turns out to be funny, smart -- and aMuslim refugee from Afghanistan. Suddenly, his parents' politicsseem much more complicated.Mina has had a long and dangerous journey fleeing her besiegedhome in Afghanistan, and now faces a frigid reception at her newprep school, where she is on scholarship. As tensions rise, linesare drawn. Michael has to decide where he stands. Mina has toprotect herself and her family. Both have to choose what theywant their world to look like.
Commander of the Faithful,The Life and Times of Emir Abdel-Kaderby John KiserCurious about the city in Iowa “El Kader” named after theAlgerian Emir Abdel Kader, and New York Times called him "oneof the few great men of the century." John Kiser wrote this book.This well-researched and compelling biography of the Muslimwarrior-saint who led the Algerian resistance to Frenchcolonization in the mid-nineteenth century sheds light on currentUS involvement with a global Islam. The most famous "jihadist"of his time, Abd el-Kader was known equally for his militarybrilliance and his moral authority.1001 Inventions: MuslimHeritage in Our World1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World presents anexcellent overview of Muslim heritage written to appeal to theeveryday reader and to amaze and redefine many people's currentassumptions of medieval times and of their history and roots.by Salim T.S. Al-Hassani & SirRoland JacksonThis is an essenti
Blackwood's powerful paintings, renders an emotional and heart-warming story about two children from diverse backgrounds coming together to become new friends. It's Ramadan, Curious George by H.A Ray & Hana Khan It is the first day of Ramadan, and George is celebrating with his friend Kareem and his family. George helps Kareem with his first
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