Inclusive childrens books star muslim characters, break. Islamic fiction works expound and illustrate an islamic world view, put forth some explicit islamic lessons in their plot and characterizations, or serve to make muslims visible. In the wake of the conflicts in the middle east, i thought it especially important for kids to learn about islam and the people of the middle east which might also teach them tolerance in the process. Muslim children love the all islamic superheroes, but heresy trial 16 freedom fighters. Ya novels with muslim characters new list link in post. If we all teach our children that muslim families are no different from ours, this might pave the way for a generation that can find a way to figure out. Ya novels with muslim characters new list link in post april 9, 2016 january 9, 2018 by zaheerah an. Such stories foster engagement, retention, and identitydevelopment. Our followers responded, asking us for help adding muslim voices to their childrens bookshelf. It is a book of tazkiyah, a selfhelp book, and a project for changing your life and increasing your iman. Rubinas sisterly love is tested when her mother insists she take her. Teach your children about islam and tolerance in the process. Inspiring muslim leaders, islamophobia, counter islamophobia through stories books to counter islamophobia, books against islamophobia, teach tolerance, learn about muslims, books with muslim characters, positive representations of muslims, muslims in story. Love does for kids by bob goff and lindsey vinduich goff tommy nelson, out now is a childrens.
Multicultural early chapter books for kids with diverse characters. I am currently remaking this list as there have been quite a few additions and the formatting of this post is a bit messy. Expanding multicultural understanding through childrens and young adult literature. In brazil, a comic book for children has come out to indoctrinate children about islamophobia. The muslim world has often been a bridge between east and west, but many of islam s crucial innovations are hidden within the folds of history. Muslim school kids all dressed up for world book day by adam yosef march 1, 2018, 4. Some 30 years later, muslim characters remain scarce in mainstream childrens literature. Wonderful ramadan books for kids what do we do all day childrens picture books with muslim characters pragmaticmom. Simon s lebanese heritage was inspired by geoff johns, who is half lebanese and the cocreator of the character alongside artist doug mahnke. It is important for children to read books with characters they can identify with. Wonderful picture books with muslim characters pragmatic mom. Other books urge children no matter how youngto define their missions in the world.
Multicultural early chapter books for kids with diverse. The twoway the books published by salaam reads will appeal to muslim and non muslim. Unique books on hadith, duas, stories of the prophets and fun stories. So here are our favorite nine books featuring islam. Aminas voice by hena khan, saints and misfits by s. Another childrens book about respect, thunder boy jr. Talking to children about social justice is no easy task, but its such an important one. Ali, exit west by mohsin hamid, ayesha at last by uzma jalalud. Salaam reads to publish books for young readers of all ages.
In this book for the muslim children, we present all the important aspects of islam in a very easy way, so that children may, learn them without any difficulty. For younger children 45, noor kids is a read along in which the stories are read to children. The muslim kids are just like any other kids we have here, larson said. The comic book khalil e sua turma loosely translated, khalil and friends is about the daytoday life of a muslim boy and discuss the issue of islamophobia, the prejudice against muslim. Reading and discussing books about human rights topics is a perfect way. However, given the religious nature of our content, we strongly recommend that parents read with children such that they can use the text as a tool to connect with their children. Noor kids muslim childrens books, stories and islamic. Not many of the books have muslim characters in them, said. Arabarabamerican childrens literature libguides at.
The lack of ethnic diversity in childrens literature is an issue that has gained increased attention in recent years. The history of islam has impacted the history of our world in more ways than you can imagine here naima b robert suggests some of the best books with muslim protagonists. Zara is a curious young muslim girl with curly brown hair whose grandmother bakes delicious treats in the kitchen. Good manners and character akhlaaq building series 2nd edition. Her aunt is an artist who rocks pink and purple hair. The push for more muslim characters in childrens literature mpr. Ramadan books for kids islamic books for kids book 3 bachar karroum. Muslim school kids all dressed up for world book day. Everything in a muslim s life, including manners and personality, should be in line with islam.
We made a point of featuring books that show islam in a positive, celebratory light. This article is sponsored by anafiya gifts, find out more about their work and shop all of the products in this article here. A brief introduction for younger children including prophet adam, nuh, ibrahim, yusuf, musa, sulaiman, and yunus prophet story series anisah anisah. Offers noor kids muslim childrens books, stories and.
Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. This section contains books for kids to improve their character, stop bad behavior and build a strong muslim identity. One of the few childrens books that features modern native american characters, thunder boy jr. Positive modeling stories that address realworld problems faced by children are a proven medium to teach character, citizenship, and belief. You can help get children s books with muslim characters into schools by. The presence of such muslim characters, patriotic and innately good, as heroes or in positions of leadership, feels like an important cultural step a conscious statement of support by. In this important book, bryn barnard uses short, engaging text and gorgeous fullcolor artwork to bring islam s contributions gloriously to life. Expanding multicultural understanding through childrens and young adult literature, gauri manglik, sadaf siddique, muslim kids as. This book attempts to revive authentic islamic spiritualitybased on the quran and sunnahby collecting and explaining forty hadiths on the diseases of the heart and the purification of the soul. Muslim books for kids multicultural childrens book day. Inclusive childrens books star muslim characters, break stereotypes. Through his homegrown publishing house, al rawy publishing. Discover book depositorys huge selection of children s books online.
By nageen khan the importance of character in islam an individuals character is one of the most important aspects of islam. Help get childrens books with muslim characters into. I have finally gathered enough books to share a list of picture books. Thus, proper islamic values and traits are extremely. Childrens books about the immigrant experience karina glaser nov 16, 2016 like many of you, the recent presidential elections have made me more determined than ever that my kids read immigrant stories and build empathy and love for those from different cultures, experiences, and beliefs. While acts of worship hold great significance, islam is a way of life. I wanted to create a book that kids would choose when given the choice a book that was full of joy one that even adults would enjoy. Childrens picture books with muslim characters pragmaticmom. Islamic fiction is different than muslim fiction, which may refer to any and all works of fiction produced by muslims. Childrens books with muslim characters can help open minds, and provide kids with role models that have stories like theirs. The imprint plans to publish books for young readers of all ages, the press release reads, including picture and chapter books, and middlegrade and young adult titles. But most of all, i wanted a book that helped young kids strengthen their muslim identity.
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