Lexile measure 800; Ages 8-10; Gr.4-6.
A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school. After her local mosque if vandalized, she is devastated. Her friend Soojin is talking about changing her name. Does Amina need to become more "American" and hide who she really is?

Lexile measure AD530L; Ages 4-9; PrK-Gr.3.
Two neighbors--one Jewish, one Muslim--have always been best friends. When they both fall on hard times, can they find a way to help each other? In Fawzia Gilani's retelling of this folktale--which has both Jewish and Arab origins--differences are not always causes for conflict and friendship can overcome any obstacle.

Ages 4-8; K-Gr.3.
From Muslim and Latino poet Mark Gonzales comes a touching and lyrical picture book about a parent who encourages their child to find joy and pride in all aspects of their multicultural identity.

Lexile measure 730; Ages 10-12; Gr.4-7.
Eleven-year-old Zomorod, originally from Iran, tells her story of growing up Iranian in Southern California during the Iranian Revolution and hostage crisis of the late 1970s.

AD870L; Ages 5-11.
In a time of drought in the Kingdom of Morocco, a storyteller and a boy weave a tale to thwart a Djinn and his sandstorm from destroying their city.

Lexile measure 700; Ages 8-12
Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs.

Lexile measure 700; Ages 8-12; Gr.3-6.
This accessible, exquisite novel tells the story of Aref Al-Amri, who must say good-bye to everything and everyone he loves in his hometown of Muscat, Oman, as his family prepares to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Lexile measure AD 890L; Ages 5-8; Gr.K-3.
Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a malafa,the colorful cloth Mauritanian women, like her mama and big sister, wear to cover their heads and clothes in public. But it is not until Lalla realizes that a malafais not just worn to show a woman's beauty and mystery or to honor tradition-a malafafor faith-that Lalla's mother agrees to slip a long cloth as blue as the ink in the Koran over Lalla's head, under her arm, and round and round her body.

Ages 5-11; K-Gr.5.
We are led on the journey of a lifetime to the city of Mecca - the pilgrimage known to Muslims as the Hajj. The pilgrims walk with heads bare and feet in sandals; they call to Allah; they kiss or point to the Black Stone, as the Prophet did.

Follow the silken thread of a young girl's imagination through the art of the Islamic world. From great mosques and ancient cities, to magnificent palaces and ornamental gardens, Na'ima's lyrical text and Diana's stunning illustrations bring the richness and beauty of Islamic artistic heritage to life.

Ages 4-7.
From a red prayer rug to a blue hijab, everyday colors are given special meaning as young readers learn about clothing, food, and other important elements of Islamic culture, with a young Muslim girl as a guide.

Lexile measure 520; Ages 5-7; K-Gr.2.
Hamda feels left out. She wants to be like her four sisters. One evening she makes a decision, and nobody can change her mind. She wants to wear the veil like her sisters. Each sister puts forward her own suggestion based on what worked for her. But it is up to Hamda to work out her own unique way to wear the veil making it a part of her active and happy life.

Lexile measure 1210; Book level 8.8, Ages 8 and up; gr. 3-6.
The Middle Ages were a period of tremendous cultural and scientific advancement in the Islamic Empire--ideas and inventions that shaped our world. 

Ages 5-9; K-Gr.4.
Ramadan, the month of fasting, doesn't begin all at once. It begins with a whisper And a prayer And a wish. Muslims all over the world celebrate Ramadan and the joyful days of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the month of fasting as the most special time of year.

Lexile measure 410; Ages 4-8; Book level 2.2; gr. PreK-2.
Rubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister along. Rubina is mortified, but she can't convince Ami that you just don't bring your younger sister to your friend's party. So both girls go, and not only does Sana demand to win every game, but after the party she steals Rubina's prized party favor, a red lollipop.

Lexile measure 800; Reading level 5.3; Ages 8-12; Gr.5-8; Guided reading V.
In the summer of 2001, twelve year old Fadi's parents make the difficult decision to illegally leave Afghanistan and move the family to the United States. When their underground transport arrives at the rendezvous point, chaos ensues, and Fadi is left dragging his younger sister Mariam through the crush of people. But Mariam accidentally lets go of his hand and becomes lost in the crowd, just as Fadi is snatched up into the truck.

Lexile measure 630; Ages 7-9; Gr.1-4.
A visit with Grandmother in the Middle East is always special for Yasmin, but this time it is even more so in this picture book about faith and family.

Lexile 610; Book level 4.2; ages 7-10; fiction, Islam; gr. 3-4.
Readers learn about the Islamic observance of Ramadan in this charming story of a young Muslim girl determined to do the right thing during her first Ramadan fast. Ramadan is coming and Leena is excited. Although she is too young to fast every day during the Muslim religious festival, Leena decides to fast each Friday instead. When Leena receives an invitation to a party which happens to fall on Friday, she has a dilemma.

Lexile measure 780; Gr.2-4.
Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan.

PrK-Gr.2.
Enter the imaginary world of a little girl playing with her mother's hijaab. With a swirl of the hijaab, she is at once a brave warrior queen, an adventurous nomad in the desert, a beautiful bride, inside a bedouin tent.

Lexile measure 670; Book level 3.8; Ages 6-10; gr. K-3.
Young readers can learn about Eid, a religious holiday celebrated by Muslim families every year, as well as the Hajj pilgrimage, when Muslims travel back to Mecca for the Eid, in this picture book about Muslim culture and traditions written by Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin and illustrated by Laura Jacobsen.

Book level 6.7; Ages 7-12; gr.4-8.
Muhammad is the messenger of Islam. Born in Mecca in the year 570, Muhammad grew into a sensitive and thoughtful man who believed deeply in the worship of one true god.

Guided Reading Level Q; Lexile measure 900; Ages 8-12; Grade level 4.9
An Islamic family observes a month of prayer and fasting, which is followed by celebration.

Ages 5-8; PrK-gr.2; Guided reading L
A beautiful picture book about family and love across distance. Mona's grandmother, her Sitti, lives in a small Palestinian village on the other side of the earth.