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8 Picture Books to Celebrate Ramadan & 2 Book GIVEAWAY // #ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2024

 

Read Your World Celebrates Multicultural Children’s Book Day is thrilled to present our #ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2024 series in conjunction with The Children’s Book Council.

 

Please welcome Farida Zaman with her list of 8 Picture Books to Celebrate Ramadan. We are giving away two copies of her newest picture book, Aliya’s Secret: A Story of Ramadan. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom.

 

8 Picture Books to Celebrate Ramadan

Aliya’s Secret: A Story of Ramadan by Farida Zaman

This is a joyful look at Ramadan is based on the author’s own childhood experiences and is rich with facts and details about the holiday. Readers familiar and unfamiliar with the holiest month in the Islamic calendar will get swept up in the festivities, and perhaps be inspired to share a meal with their community. [picture book, ages 4 and up]

In My Mosque by M.O. Yuksel, illustrated by Hatem Aly

M. O. Yuksel’s beautiful text celebrates the joys and traditions found in every mosque around the world and is brought to life with stunning artwork by New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly (Yasmin series, The Proudest Blue, The Inquisitor’s Tale). The book also includes backmatter with an author’s note, a glossary, and more information about many historical and significant mosques around the world. [picture book, ages 4 and up]

Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors by Hena Khan, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini

With breathtaking illustrations and informative text, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns magnificently capture the world of Islam, celebrating its beauty and traditions for even the youngest readers. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, this entrancing volume is equally at home in the classroom as it is being read to a child on a parent’s lap. [picture book, ages 3 and up]

The Gift of Ramadan by Rabiah York Lumbard, illustrated by Laura K.Horton

Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan this year. Her grandma tells her that fasting helps make a person sparkly―and Sophia loves sparkles. But when her attempt at fasting fails, Sophia must find another way to participate. This lovely multigenerational family story explores the many ways to take part in the Ramadan holiday. [picture book, ages 5 and up]

One Wish by M.O. Yuksel, illustrated by Miriam Quraishi

With lyrical text by M. O. Yuksel (author of In My Mosque) and stunning illustrations by Mariam Quraishi, this true-life portrait of an extraordinary Muslim woman shows the importance of never giving up on your dreams and how we all have the power to change the world for the better. [picture book biography, ages 4 and up]

Moon’s Ramadan by Natasha Khan Kazi

Cleverly blending glimpses of different countries’ celebrations with the corresponding phases of the moon, Moon’s Ramadan makes Ramadan, one of the world’s most widely celebrated traditions, accessible and exciting for all readers. Includes robust and easy-to-understand back matter. [picture book, ages 4 and up]

Lailah’s Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story by Reem Faruqi, illustrated by Lea Lyon

Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs. This gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon’s vibrant illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days. [picture book, ages 5 and up]

Rashad’s Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr by Lisa Bullard, illustrated by Holi Conger

Rashad tries to be good all month. When it’s time for Eid al-Fitr, he feasts and plays! Find out how people celebrate this special time of year. [picture book, ages 5 and up]

Aliya’s Secret: A Story of Ramadan 2 Book GIVEAWAY to 2 Winners!

We are giving away two copies of Aliya’s Secret: A Story of Ramadan. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter below. We can only mail to U.S. and A.F.O. addresses.

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Farida Zaman is a multi-disciplinary artist and professional author-illustrator, who is well known for her whimsical, uplifting illustrations in watercolor, gouache, acrylics, or digital art. Her extensive portfolio includes children’s picture books, editorial
art, educational publishing, food packaging as well as licensing images on stationery, jigsaw puzzles, maps, posters, and more.

Born in Bangladesh, and having called many different countries home, including the UK, the US, and Canada, Farida describes herself as a global citizen, with a natural flair for illustrating different cultures and stories related to travel, history, and diverse lived experiences.

Farida’s love of culture through her travels throughout childhood, and adult life is reflected in her travel art which is seen in the form of jigsaw puzzles, stationary, cards, and calendars. She is a member of  SCBWI (Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators), Canscaip (Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers), and The Writers Union of Canada.

 

 

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