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📚 Growing Up Muslim: A Reading List 📚
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items Explore the rich, diverse, and deeply personal experiences of growing up Muslim around the world. This thoughtfully curated list includes children's books that highlight identity, faith, family, and resilience. Whether you're looking for heartfelt co...
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The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad – A story about hijab and pride in identity.
A Story of Hijab and Family (The Proudest Blue, 1)
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Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns by Hena Khan – Introduces Islamic traditions through colors.
Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book
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Zaydo Potato: Zahra’s Blessing by Razeena Gutta – A fun story with lessons on gratitude.
A Muslim Superhero: Zaydo Potato
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The Best Eid Ever by Asma Mobin-Uddin – A heartwarming tale about Eid and charity.
The Best Eid Ever: Mobin-Uddin & Jacobsen
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Under the Ramadan Moon by Sylvia Whitman – Celebrates the joys of Ramadan.
Under the Ramadan Moon
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Lailah’s Lunchbox by Reem Faruqi – A story about a girl fasting in a new country.
Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story
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My First Quran Storybook by Saniyasnain Khan – Simplified Quranic stories for young readers.
My First Quran Storybook: Khan, Saniyasnain
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My First Book About Allah by Sara Khan – A board book about Allah's attributes.
My First Book About Allah by Khan & Lodge
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Tell Me About Hajj by Saniyasnain Khan – Simple and colorful introduction to Hajj.
Tell Me About Hajj: Importance and Teachings
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Prophet Muhammad: The Last Messenger by Saniyasnain Khan – Biography suitable for kids.
Buy The Prophet Muhammad Story Book 1 in UAE
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365 Days with the Prophet Muhammad by Nurdan Damla – A daily story collection from the Prophet’s life.
365 Days With the Prophet Muhammad
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Ilyas & Duck: Ramadan Joy! by Omar Khawaja – Entertaining and informative story about Ramadan.
Ilyas & Duck - Ramadan Joy! by Omar S. Khawaja
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The Most Powerful Night by Ndaa Hassan – A story about Laylat al-Qadr.
The Most Powerful Night - A Ramadan Story
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Bilal Cooks Daal by Aisha Saeed – Celebrates cultural and family traditions.
Bilal Cooks Daal: Saeed, Aisha, Syed
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Amira's Picture Day by Reem Faruqi – About balancing Islamic holidays with school.
Amira's Picture Day: Faruqi, Reem, Azim, Fahmida
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My First 50 Arabic Words by Sara Khan – Vocabulary builder with illustrations.
My First 50 Arabic Words - Goodword
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I Can Say Bismillah Anywhere! by Yasmin Ibrahim – Teaches Islamic phrases in everyday life.
I Can Say Bismillah Anywhere! - Yasmin Ibrahim
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The Tiny Compass by Maissa Hamed – Teaches about Qibla and prayer.
The Tiny Compass: Unexpected Journey - Books
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Allah Made Everything by Zain Bhikha – Based on the popular nasheed.
Allah Made Everything: The Song Book
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Yasmin the Explorer by Saadia Faruqi – Part of the Yasmin series, this book features a curious and confident Pakistani-American girl navigating everyday adventures while embracing her Muslim identity.
Yasmin the Explorer: 9781515827320
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The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendship and kindness, from Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad.
The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab
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This book celebrates the gifts of the senses, limbs and heart as blessings from the All-Loving.
Allah is So Kind to Me
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A heartwarming tale of a community preparing for and celebrating Eid al-Fitr, seen through the eyes of a curious neighborhood cat!
Eid for Nylah - Nosy Crow
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A heartfelt and touching celebration of the names we're given.
My Name is a Gift: Akhter & Gilland
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graphic novel asks the question everyone has to figure out for themselves: Who are you?
Huda Fahmy - Illlustrator and Author of "Yes, I'm Hot in This"
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In the hilarious and poignant graphic novel follow-up to National Book Award finalist Huda F Cares?, Huda's life and worldview is turned upside down when her parents announce they're divorcing.
Huda F Wants to Know?: A Graphic Novel by Huda Fahmy: 9780593855614
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New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book!
Other Words for Home: Newbery Honor Winner
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Saif isn't just shy. Like his patchwork quilt, he is still growing.
Saif's Special Patches by Humera Malik
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In this gorgeous story about anticipation, celebration and tradition, a young girl called Maymoona – self-proclaimed future astronaut – cleverly finds a way to be the first to see the crescent moon in the sky, and to announce that Eid has begun!
Maymoona's Moon: A Special Eid Story - Books
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Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her m...
Zahra's Blessing | Ages 4-9
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A funny and heartwarming series about Omar, a British Muslim boy navigating school, friendships, and his overactive imagination—all while proudly embracing his faith.
Planet Omar Series
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Set 20 years after 9/11, this book follows Yusuf, a Pakistani American boy in a small Texas town, as he faces Islamophobia and searches for courage in his community and himself.
Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero: Faruqi, Saadia
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Though not overtly Islamic, this novel is valuable for Muslim children learning about the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan. It’s written as diary entries by a half-Muslim, half-Hindu girl.
The Night Diary: Hiranandani, Veera
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A time-traveling adventure series starring four Muslim girls who explore Islamic history, solve mysteries, and learn lessons rooted in Islamic values.
Jannah Jewels
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Yasmin is a spirited Pakistani American second-grader who explores everything from art to science in these charming, beginner chapter books. Great for younger readers on the 8–9 side.
Meet Yasmin!: Saadia Faruqi, Hatem Aly - Books
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Zara is a confident Pakistani American girl with big plans and even bigger ideas. This series celebrates family, neighborhood fun, and creative problem-solving.
Zara's Rules for Record-Breaking Fun
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When quiet, hijab-wearing Nimra joins a boy band to fit in at her new school, she must balance friendship, music, and faith in a funny and heartfelt story.
Barakah Beats: Siddiqui, Maleeha: Books
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Ahmed moves from Hawaii to Minnesota and faces middle school culture shock—with humor, a bit of rivalry, and surprising self-growth. A smart and relatable read.
Ahmed Aziz's Epic Year: Hamza, Nina - Books
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Philomena (Phil), is depicted wearing a hijab on the cover and is described as a tech whiz who speaks a little Farsi. However, the book does not explicitly mention her religion, and her Muslim identity is not a central focus of the story. The narrati...
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