pick#Celebrate Day 6: This #HolidaySetting book interrogates what it means if you are the only Muslim family witnessing Christmas in your neighborhood. And as I noted in my review: “Just as I was searching for narratives that depict what it is like from an insider‘s vantage to truly celebrate Eid as a family, this book comes along.” Here‘s more: https://wp.me/pDlzr-rfq
pick#JuneSpecials Day 16: Abdul is a storyteller – except he hesitates to call himself as one. He finds it difficult to pin down the words that would express the images in his mind. The image above even suggests that Abdul may be suffering from dyslexia or undiagnosed #LearningDisability #LrngDisability. Eventually, Abdul discovered that the mistakes, misspelled words are part of what it means to be a storyteller. My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-owi
pickA beautiful novel in verse that explores themes of identity, self, loss of self, and family. #poetrymatters #novelinverse #nationalpoetrymonth
pick⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Written in prose, home is not a country is a poignant & moving book about finding yourself & loving yourself. It's about making your life, despite the imperfections, 100% your own. And therein living it without dismay over what could have been & instead simply being proud of who you are & grateful for what is.
Can NOT recommend this book highly enough! (Even the acknowledgement section at the end made me cry. This book was just THAT good.)
This got me in the feels because my name is not Aisha and it doesn't mean "she who lives", but the rest sums me up to a tee since I lost my Jon 18 months and 2 weeks ago. ???
pickI think this is a great representative book for young readers. I love the illustrations as well.
Don‘t carry the hurtful words others say. Let them float away.”
Use to teach about diversity, identity, and respect for cultural traditions.
