Hena Khan
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English
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AANHPI Grade School
AANHPI Authors: Youth Chapter Books & Graphic Novels (SCPL-YS)
All The Feels (WPL-Youth)
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AANHPI Authors: Youth Chapter Books & Graphic Novels (SCPL-YS)
All The Feels (WPL-Youth)
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"A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community"-- Provided by publisher.
2) Amina's song
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English
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Arab American Heritage Month (WPLD)
Muslim American Heritage Month (kids)
Muslim Faith & Culture - picture books and more for kids
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Muslim American Heritage Month (kids)
Muslim Faith & Culture - picture books and more for kids
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Feeling pulled between two cultures after a month with family in Pakistan, Amina shares her experiences with Wisconsin classmates through a class assignment and a songwriting project with new student Nico.-- Provided by Publisher.
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English
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The Muslim Experience - Picture Books
AANHPI Authors: Board & Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
Arab American Heritage Month
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Arab American Heritage Month
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As a young girl observes that each of six women in her life wears her hijab and hair in a different way, she considers how to express her own style one day.
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Zayd Saleem chasing the dream volume 1
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English
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The Muslim Experience - Chapter Books
Arab American Heritage Month
Arab American Heritage Month (WPLD)
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Arab American Heritage Month
Arab American Heritage Month (WPLD)
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Fourth-grader Zayd yearns to play basketball on the Gold Team, but when he skips orchestra rehearsal to practice, his parents forbid anything basketball-related, and tryouts are coming soon.
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English
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6th Grade Recommended Reads
AANHPI Authors: Youth Chapter Books & Graphic Novels (SCPL-YS)
Art for Kids
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Art for Kids
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When aspiring artist Deena's anxiety reaches a breaking point, both she and her mother learn the importance of asking for help, and that, with the right support, she can create something truly beautiful.
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English
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Valentine's Day - Kids
Arab American Heritage Month (kids)
Arab American Heritage Month (Youth)
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Arab American Heritage Month (kids)
Arab American Heritage Month (Youth)
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Illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran celebrate a mother's love and hopes for her child.
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English
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Arab American Heritage Month (SCPL-YS)
Arab American Heritage Month (WPLD)
Arab American Heritage Month Kids 2023
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Arab American Heritage Month (WPLD)
Arab American Heritage Month Kids 2023
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"From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapes--and traditions--of the Muslim world" -- Page [4] of cover.
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English
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AANHPI Authors: Youth Chapter Books & Graphic Novels (SCPL-YS)
Arab American Heritage Month (SCPL-YS)
CSPL Books Just Right For 5th Graders
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Arab American Heritage Month (SCPL-YS)
CSPL Books Just Right For 5th Graders
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As features editor of her school newspaper, thirteen-year-old Jameela Mirza wants to impress her father by writing a spectacular story about the new student, but a misunderstanding and family illness complicate matters.
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English
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AANHPI Authors: Board & Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
Arab American Heritage Month (Youth)
Arab American Heritage Month Kids 2023
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Arab American Heritage Month (Youth)
Arab American Heritage Month Kids 2023
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Description
In simple rhyming text, a young Muslim girl and her family guide the reader through the traditions and colors of Islam.
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Zara's rules volume 1
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English
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3rd Grade Recommended Reads
AANHPI Authors: Early Chapter Books & Graphic Novels (SCPL-YS)
Arab American Heritage Month (WPLD)
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AANHPI Authors: Early Chapter Books & Graphic Novels (SCPL-YS)
Arab American Heritage Month (WPLD)
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Description
Ten-year-old (nearly eleven) Zara's nickname is "Queen of the Neighborhood" because she organizes the other children (even the older ones), sets the rules, and generally makes sure everyone has fun; but now another ten-year-old, Naomi, has moved in across the street and she has her own ideas about fun games, and suddenly the other kids (even Zara's younger brother Zayd) are listening to Naomi--if she is going to retain her influence Zara needs to...
11) We are big time
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English
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Inspired by a true story, new Muslim student Aliya joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team, and she learns about teamwork and herself.
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English
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Arab American Heritage Month (Youth)
Arab American Heritage Month Kids 2023
OBD Arab American Heritage Month (April) - YOUTH
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Arab American Heritage Month Kids 2023
OBD Arab American Heritage Month (April) - YOUTH
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Description
In this counting book, a young boy introduces some of the basic principles of Islam.
13) On point
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Zayd Saleem chasing the dream volume 2
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English
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"Zayd is so excited to finally be on the Gold Team in basketball but when the team starts struggling and his best friend quits to play football he must step up for his team"-- Provided by publisher.
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Series
Zara's rules volume 2
Language
English
Description
After Zara's bike goes missing, her parents insist on her earning money to pay for it, so she and her friend Naomi turn their red wagon into The Treasure Wagon and try and sell some old knickknacks found in her family's basement.
15) Bounce back
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Zayd Saleem chasing the dream volume 3
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English
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When an injury sidelines new captain Zayd, he must find another way to be a leader for his basketball team.








