SWANA & Arab American Books for KidsUnpublished

There is joy in seeing yourself reflected in books and there is knowledge in reading other’s stories. This list is a selection of books featuring characters and cultures of Arab and other South West Asian & North African American communities.

Updated June 25, 2026

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SWANA & Arab American Books for Kids

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Home away from home

Akbari, Nazneen

Paper Book

JLG Gold Standard Selection "Nurturing experiences transform a young girl's discomfort into visceral delight--for protagonist and readers alike" - Kirkus Reviews "Sweet celebration of faraway family, the beauty of culture, and the common experiences...

Arab Arab all year long!

Camper, Cathy

Paper Book

The Arabic quilt : an immigrant story

Khalil, Aya

Paper Book

Kanzi's family has moved from Egypt to America, and on her first day in a new school, what she wants more than anything is to fit in. Maybe that's why she forgets to take the kofta sandwich her mother has made for her lunch, but that backfires when Mama shows up at school with the sandwich. Mama...

Seven special somethings : a Nowruz story

Khorram, Adib

Paper Book

A picture book celebrating Persian New Year by award-winning author Adib Khorram Kian can't wait for Persian New Year! His family has already made a haft-seen, and Kian's baba and maman told him that all the things on it start with S and will bring them joy in the new year...

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