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Call me Adnan / by Faruqi, Reem.;
Includes bibliographical references.Twelve-year-old Adnan dreams of making it to the Ultimate Table Tennis championship, but when tragedy strikes his family, Adnan loses his passion for table tennis and must learn to channel his grief and heal.Ages 8-12.
Subjects: Novels in verse.; Pakistani Americans; Grief; Families; Table tennis;
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Anisa's international day / by Faruqi, Reem.; Jaleel, Aaliya.;
Inspired by preparations for her aunt's wedding, Anisa decides to introduce her third grade class to the art of mehndi for International Day. Includes recipes, activities, and author's note.LSC
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Pakistani Americans; Muslims; Elementary schools; Families; Friendship;
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Amira's picture day / by Faruqi, Reem.; Azim, Fahmida.;
Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once.LSC
Subjects: ʻĪd al-Fitr; Fasts and feasts; Islam; Muslims; Schools;
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Do you even know me? / by Faruqi, Reem.; Bushry, Ani.;
Includes bibliographical references."An empowering picture book about a girl who stands up for her Muslim culture and identity and counters bullying with love, peace, and kindness. My name is Salma, which means peace. Islam also means peace. I wish more people knew that. Salma is Muslim, an identity she takes pride in. But not everyone understands Salma's religion the way she does, including news reporters, and even a boy in her class, who bullies Salma for belonging to the culture and faith she loves. However, when things go too far, Salma says, "Enough is enough!" and finds the courage to defend herself while also spreading a message of peace.Ages 4-8.
Subjects: Picture books.; Cultural pluralism; Peace; Muslims; Bullying;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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