The Masjid Kamal Loves

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From the author of Not Quite Snow White comes a story about a young Muslim boy celebrating the many reasons he loves going to his local masjid in this jubilant and playful picture book perfect for fans of Mommys Khimar and Abduls Story.

Friday is Kamals favorite day of the week because he gets to go to the masjid for Jumuah prayer. The masjid is where he can be with his friends, hear the teachings of the imam, and pray with the community that he loves so dearly. He just cant help the bounce in his step, the smile on his face, or the joy bubbling up in his chest every time Friday rolls around!

Inspired by the famous nursery rhyme This Is the House That Jack Built, each spread in this buoyant picture book builds on the rhythmic list of things Kamal loves about the masjid.

Author Bio

Ashley Franklin is the author ofNot Quite Snow White; Creative Fixes from the anthologyOnce Upon an Eid; Situationally Broke from the anthologyWhat We Didnt Expect;Better Together, Cinderella;The Masjid Kamal Loves; and more. Ashley received her masters degree in English literature from the University of Delaware. She is an adjunct college instructor and proud mom. Ashley currently resides in Arkansas with her family.

Aaliya Jaleel is a Sri-Lankan American illustrator who loves illustrating bright, bold color palettes and floral themes. Some of her works include the booksUnder My Hijab,Muslim Girls Rise, andThe Masjid Kamal Loves. Aaliya also works as a designer for animation.