Kids Books Featuring Muslim Protagonists
Check out these titles from the children’s department, all featuring Muslim main characters!
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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon. Because the Muslim calendar year is shorter than the Gregorian calendar year, Ramadan begins 10–12 days earlier each year. Ramadan starts Saturday, April 2-Sunday, May 1 this year. -Britannica
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Under My Hijab
by Hena Khan; illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
As a young girl observes that each of six women in her life wears her hijab and hair in a different way, she considers how to express her own style one day.
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Becoming Muhammad Ali : A Novel
by James Patterson, Kwame Alexander; illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile
Before he became the legend, Muhammed Ali, young Cassius Clay learned history and card tricks from his grandfather, hid report cards from his parents, and biked around Louisville with his pals. But when his bike is stolen, Cassius decides there’s something else he wants: to be able to fend off bullies by becoming a boxer. Cassius also has a best friend, Lucky, who sticks by him whether his fists are raised in victory or his back is against the ropes. Before long, Lucky is cheering Cassius on in his first amateur fights. With the support of all his friends and family, will Cassius make it to the top?
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