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• Leena Mo, CEO

  Shakir, Deena,

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  Iraqi-American Leena Mo dislikes shoveling snow so much that she invents a robot to do it for her. Soon, her idea turns into a booming business! What’s next for Leena Mo, CEO?

• A Map for Falasteen

  Odeh, Maysa,

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  A young Palestinian American girl, Falasteen, is distraught when she can’t find her homeland on the map. Can a place exist if it’s not on the map? Through her family's stories, Falasteen gains a heartwarming understanding of her ancestral home.

• Insha'Allah, No, Maybe So

  Roumani, Rhonda,

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  Ranya can’t understand why her mom’s answer to everything is “Insha’Allah!” and why does it almost always mean no? Through playful exchanges, mother and daughter learn about each other’s self-expressions.

• Memory Garden

  Ghahremani, Zohreh,

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  A young girl spends the day gardening with her Nana, while listening to stories about her home in Iran.

• Homeland

  My Father Dreams of Palestine

  Moushabeck, Hannah,

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  A father tells his three children a story about his vibrant homeland in Palestine, where they hope to return someday, even though their father has not been back since childhood. A beautiful story about everyday life in Palestine and how hope is kept…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Folktales for a Better World

  Stories of Peace and Kindness

  Laird, Elizabeth,

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  Folktales about kindness and community from many Southwest Asian and North African cultures.

• Arab Arab All Year Long!

  Camper, Cathy,

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  Join Arab kids from around the world as they celebrate their heritage all year long! A fun adventure that shows the many ways to be proudly Arab.

• One Wish

  Fatima al-Fihri and the World's Oldest University

  Yuksel, M. O.,

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  Fatima al-Fihri is the woman who founded the world’s oldest university, still in operation today in Morocco. Learn about her thousand-year legacy!

• Halal Hot Dogs

  Aziz, Susannah,

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  Every Friday after prayer with his family, Musa can’t wait to eat special treats! His favorite is halal hot dogs. A fun and yummy story!

• The Arabic Quilt

  An Immigrant Story

  Khalil, Aya,

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  After immigrating to the United States from Egypt, third grader Kanzi feels ashamed of her culture. A supportive teacher helps her to feel proud of her native language and the importance of diversity.

• Farah Rocks Fifth Grade

  Darraj, Susan Muaddi,

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  Ambitious and brave Farah takes on fifth grade — and her little brother’s bullies — in this spunky chapter book. Check out all three books in the series to read about Farah’s next fun adventures!