Celebrating Muslim Women in the Arts & Science

October is Canadian Islamic History Month. The theme for 2023 is "Celebrating Muslim Women in the Arts & Sciences," and this list has some great reads for all ages to help you do just that.

Updated October 2, 2023
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One wish Fatima al-Fihri and the world's oldest university
Yuksel, M. O. 
Paper Book
A Horn Book selection for "Picture Book Biographies for Women's History Month 2022" Fatima had one wish . . . Fatima al-Fihri loved to learn. She wanted to know everything, like how birds flew, why the sky was blue, and how flowers grew. But more than anything, she...
This is what America looks like my journey from refugee to Congresswoman
Omar, Ilhan, 1981- author. 
Paper Book
Named a Best Political Book of the Year by The Atlantic "This Is What America Looks Like is the origin story of a leader who, finding no set path that would take a person like her to the places she wanted to go, was forced, and free, to chart her own." -The New York Times Book Review ...
We are not here to be bystanders a memoir of love and resistance
Sarsour, Linda, 1980- author. 
Paper Book
Linda Sarsour, co-organizer of the Women's March, shares an "unforgettable memoir" (Booklist) about how growing up Palestinian Muslim American, feminist, and empowered moved her to become a globally recognized activist on behalf of marginalized communities across the country.
The wonders we seek Thirty incredible Muslims who helped shape the world
Faruqi, Saadia 
Paper Book
In this biographical collection, with stunning portraits and illustrations by Saffa Khan, authors Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz highlight some of the talented Muslim physicians, musicians, athletes, poets, and more who helped make the world we know today. A brilliant...

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