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Picture books with Muslim characters

Gorgeous picture books celebrating Muslim culture and featuring Muslim lead characters.

3+years

Esma Farouk, Lost in the Souk

Authors: Lisa Boersen and Hasna ElbaamraniIllustrator: Annelies Vandenbosch

A fun, mad caper about going on holiday to visit family, with vibrant, immersive illustrations.

Own Voice
Muslim representation
Mixed-heritage representation
Black/brown representation
Diverse cast

3+years

Not Now, Noor!

Author: Farhana IslamIllustrator: Nabila Adani

All the women in Noor’s family wear headscarves. Is it to cover their GIGANTIC ears? Or to hide their snacks? Join Noor to find the answer!

Own Voice
South Asian representation
Muslim representation
Diverse cast
Challenges gender stereotypes

5+years

The Proudest Blue

Author: Ibtihaj Muhammad with SK AliIllustrator: Hatem Aly

When schoolkids poke fun at sister Asiya’s first hijab, Faizah remembers Mama’s encouraging words of wisdom and their strong sibling bond.

Own Voice
Black representation
Muslim representation
Diverse cast
Challenges gender stereotypes

1+years

Like the Moon Loves the Sky

Author: Hena KhanIllustrator: Saffa Khan

Vibrant illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran make this charming picture book a universal celebration of a parent's unconditional love.

Muslim representation
Own Voice

4+years

The Kindest Red

Authors: Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. AliIllustrator: Hatem Aly

What type of world would you like to live in? Faizah wants to live in a kind world!

Own Voice
Muslim representation
Black representation
South Asian representation
East and Southeast Asian representation

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