Books for Kids: New Jersey Muslim Heritage Month

January is New Jersey Muslim Heritage Month. Check out some of these titles to celebrate throughout the month!

Updated January 17, 2024
Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium Scotch Plains Public Library
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Abdul's story
Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah
Paper Book
A 2022 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids! A little boy who loves storytelling but struggles with writing learns that it's okay to make mistakes in this charming and encouraging picture book from the author of Mommy's Khimar. Abdul loves to tell...
Beautifully me
Noor, Nabela
Paper Book
From designer, creator, and self-love advocate Nabela Noor (@Nabela) comes a much-needed picture book about loving yourself just as you are. Meet Zubi: a joyful Bangladeshi girl excited about her first day of school. But when Zubi sees her mother frowning in the mirror and...
The kindest red : a story of hijab and friendship
Muhammad, Ibtihaj
Paper Book
The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendship and kindness, from Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad. It's picture day and Faizah can't wait to wear her special red dress with matching hair...
A bit of Earth
Riazi, Karuna
Paper Book
"Destined to be a new classic." --School Library Journal (starred review) "This story will find its way into your heart."--Tae Keller, Newbery Medalist for When You Trap a Tiger What might happen when an overlooked orphan feels the sudden urge to put...

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