Books like Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes
Award winning
Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story
Hena Khan, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights Muslim culture through vibrant storytelling.
Introduces Islamic celebrations with engaging narrative.
Enhances cultural awareness and diversity understanding.
Supports empathy development and global perspective.
Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story
Hena Khan, 2008
Award winning
Under My Hijab
Hena Khan, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and understanding through vibrant storytelling.
Introduces cultural respect and awareness, essential for young minds.
Empowers identity exploration and self-expression.
Warm, colorful illustrations enhance engagement and retention.
Under My Hijab
Hena Khan, 2019
Award winning
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity in challenging situations.
Stresses the importance of family and togetherness.
Enhances mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
Award winning
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and diversity.
Enhances vocabulary through dynamic, lyrical prose.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Inspires creativity and self-expression.
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
Award winning
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
Award winning
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through engaging, imaginative adventures.
Highlights value of friendship and cooperation.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Fun, relatable content for young readers.
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
Award winning
Evie Learns to Pray: A Childrens Book About Jesus and Prayer
Daniel B Lancaster, Jeffrey Lancaster, 2021
30 pages
Why to read
Introduces basic concepts of prayer in engaging ways.
Encourages spiritual growth and understanding in young minds.
Strengthen family bonds through shared religious exploration.
Warm illustrations complement the gentle, uplifting narrative.
Evie Learns to Pray: A Childrens Book About Jesus and Prayer
Daniel B Lancaster, Jeffrey Lancaster, 2021
Away In a Manger
Sarah Hayes, Inga Moore, 1987
29 pages
Why to read
Captivating retelling of the classic Christmas story.
Illustrations that spark imagination and visual engagement.
Introduces the values of kindness and generosity.
Ideal for shared reading during the holiday season.
