Dear Muslim Child
By (Author) Rahma Rodaah
Illustrated by Aya Ghanameh
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
1st May 2024
25th April 2024
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Prejudice and intolerance
Childrens / Teenage social topics: Religious issues / debates
Hardback
32
Width 229mm, Height 254mm
324g
This inspirational picture book from the author of Dear Black Child encourages Muslim children to take joy and pride in their Islamic faith. Perfect for fans of In My Mosque and The Proudest Blue.
Dear Muslim Child, your story matters.
In this lyrical ode to Islam, Muslim children all over the world are encouraged to celebrate their faith and traditions.
Praise for DEAR BLACK CHILD: Through a series of light-filled illustrations, the book stresses that there is space for Black children to become explorers, take center stage, and celebrate their heritage. Rodaah and Mba address Black childrens need to feel safe and accepted within their larger communities, the lack of African American representation in history books, and microaggressions they may experience, but they also remind children that they are loved. A rousing affirmation that Black children belong. Kirkus Reviews This upbeat and inspiring missive [is] a triumphant mirror book for Black children everywhere, providing encouragement, validation, and joy. School Library Journal
Rahma Rodaah was born and raised in Hargeisa, Somaliland. At the age of eight, her family immigrated to Canada where she still resides today. She is a mother of four children and enjoys reading and coming up with silly bedtime stories. She is also the author of two self-published picture books and firmly believes that children need to be able to identify themselves in the books they read.You can visit her online at www.rahmarodaah.com.