More Than Just a Pretty Face
More Than Just a Pretty Face By Syed M. Masood Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 9780316492355 Age Range: 14+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…a much-needed historical and contemporary perspective of Western culture through a South Asian lens.” —School Library Journal Description Danyal Jilani doesn’t lack confidence. He may not be the smartest guy in the room, but he’s funny, gorgeous, and going to make a great chef one day. His father doesn’t approve of his career choice, but that hardly matters. What...
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Yasmin: Early Reader Series By Saadia Faruqi Illustrated by Hatem Aly Published by Capstone Age Range: 5+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound| B&N | Worldcat Explore the full Pakistani American Own Voices series! Description Meet Yasmin! Yasmin is a spirited second-grader who’s always on the lookout for those “aha” moments to help her solve life’s little problems. Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation, assuming her imagination doesn’t get too big, of course! A creative thinker and curious explorer,...
Read MoreA Tale of Highly Unusual Magic
A Tale of Highly Unusual Magic By Lisa Papademetriou Published by HarperCollins Publishers ISBN-13: 9780062371065 Age Range: 8+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound| B&N | Worldcat “With magic and humor, this is an excellent addition to middle grade collections.” —School Library Journal Description Bestseller and author of the popular middle grade series Confectionately Yours Lisa Papademetriou is back with a magical, page-turning adventure for readers of all ages—a touching tale about destiny and the invisible threads that link us all, ultimately, to one another. Kai and...
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Permanent Record By Mary H. K. Choi Published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 9781534445970 Age Range: 14+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…discussions of mental illness, racial and cultural identity, and social media…” —School Library Journal Description On paper, college dropout Pablo Rind doesn’t have a whole lot going for him. His graveyard shift at a twenty-four-hour deli in Brooklyn is a struggle. Plus, he’s up to his eyeballs in credit card debt. Never mind the state of his student loans. Pop juggernaut Leanna...
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More to the Story By Hena Khan Published by Salaam Reads/Simon & Schuster ISBN-13: 9781481492096 Age Range: 8+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A delightful concept well executed, this volume is sure to find many fans.” —Kirkus Reviews Description When Jameela Mirza is picked to be feature editor of her middle school newspaper, she’s one step closer to being an award-winning journalist like her late grandfather. The problem is her editor-in-chief keeps shooting down her article ideas. Jameela’s assigned to write about the new boy in school, who has a...
Read MoreI Have Lost My Way
I Have Lost My Way By Gayle Forman Published by Penguin Young Readers Group ISBN: 9780451480842 Age Range: 14+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…Gayle Forman’s newest novel about the power of friendship and being true to who you are is filled with the elegant prose that her fans have come to know and love.” Description Around the time that Freya loses her voice while recording her debut album, Harun is making plans to run away from home to find the boy that he loves, and Nathaniel is arriving in New York City after a family tragedy leaves him...
Read MoreLeila in Saffron
Leila in Saffron By Rukhsanna Guidroz Illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova Published by Salaam Reads/ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 9781534425644 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat Leila’s journey is a beautiful one to behold, and children will want to take it with her as they discover the power of love and family traditions. —School Library Journal Description When Leila looks in the mirror, she doesn’t know if she likes what she sees. But when her grandmother tells her the saffron beads on her scarf suit her, she feels a tiny...
Read MoreAmerican Dervish
American Dervish By Ayad Akhtar Published by Little, Brown and Company Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…first-generation Pakistani American Akhtar shows that multiple factors, including social marginality, complicate the Muslim American experience.” —Library Journal Description Hayat Shah is a young American in love for the first time. His normal life of school, baseball, and video games had previously been distinguished only by his Pakistani heritage and by the frequent chill between his parents, who fight over things he is too young to understand....
Read MoreAmina’s Voice
Amina’s Voice By Hena Khan Published by Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Age Range: 8 and older Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Khan deftly—and subtly—weaves aspects of Pakistani and Muslim culture into her story, allowing readers to unconsciously absorb details and develop understanding and compassion for another culture and faith.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Description A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family’s vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy...
Read MoreA Long Pitch Home
A Long Pitch Home By Natalie Dias Lorenzi Published by Charlesbridge Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat Description Ten-year-old Bilal liked his life back home in Pakistan. He was a star on his cricket team. But when his father suddenly sends the family to live with their aunt and uncle in America, nothing is familiar. While Bilal tries to keep up with his cousin Jalaal by joining a baseball league and practicing his English, he wonders when his father will join the family in Virginia. Maybe if Bilal can prove himself on the pitcher’s mound, his father will make it to...
Read MoreWritten in the Stars
Written in the Stars By Aisha Saeed Published by Penguin/Nancy Paulsen Books Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N “Movingly conveys the intense cultural pressure that motivates Naila’s parents and the heartbreaking betrayal Naila feels as she is deprived of her rights, cut off from the outside world, and threatened with shame and death. Saeed includes resources for those who, like Saif’s family, wish to help real-life Nailas, in this wrenching but hopeful story.” —Publisher’s Weekly Description This heart-wrenching novel explores what it is like to be thrust...
Read MoreBig Red Lollipop
Big Red Lollipop By Rukhsana Khan Illustrated by Sophie Blackall Published by Viking’s Children’s Books “Khan delivers another astute and moving story, ostensibly dealing with sibling rivalry, but actually about hard-won lessons emerging from clashes of identity and assimilation.” –Publisher’s Weekly Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N Description Rubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister along. Rubina is mortified, but she can’t convince Ami that you just...
Read MoreSkunk Girl
Skunk Girl By Sheba Karmin Published by Farrar Straus Giroux “Karim’s first novel provides a rare exploration of Muslim culture and will be a welcome addition to teen collections.” –Lynn Rutan, Booklist “Whether they share Nina’s circumstances or not, readers will readily identify with her struggle, and they’ll find her an endearing and admirable literary companion.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N Description If Nina Khan were to rate herself on the unofficial Pakistani prestige point system – the one she’s sure all the...
Read MoreNight of the Moon
Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story By Hena Khan Illustrated by Julie Paschkiss Published by Chronicle “Sweet and visually striking, this is a good choice both for children who celebrate these holidays and for others seeking a bridge to their culture.” –Publishers Weekly “Khan deftly weaves information about the culinary and cultural traditions of Ramadan and Eid with the little girl’s love of her family and growing understanding of her role in the outside world.” –Kirkus Reviews Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N Description Yasmeen, a...
Read MoreNadia’s Hands
Nadia’s Hands By Karen English Illustrated by Jonathan Weiner Published by Boyds Mills Press “…an interesting premise – one that rings true for many children of immigrant communities, seeking to find a place and identity…” –Children’s Literature Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N Description Saturday is Auntie Laila’s wedding day and Nadia has been chosen as flower girl. The morning of the ceremony, Auntie Amina prepares Nadia’s hands in the traditional way. Using henna, a natural dye, she creates intricate designs,...
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