Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Muslim Girls Rise by Saira Mir - ESSENTIAL

Muslim Girls Rise : Inspirational Champions of Our Time by Saira Mir illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel PICTURE BOOK Simon and Schuster, 2019 $18.00 9781534418881

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

19 contemporary Muslim women are featured in this inspirational picture book; Amani Al-Khatahtbeh who created the MuslimGirl website; Dalia Mogahed, the first Muslim in hijab to advise a U.S. president; Ibtihaj Muhammad Olympic Athlete; and Iiyasah Shabazz, author and daughter of Malcolm X just to name a few. 

Each spotlight is just 1 paragraph long, containing a concise description of her background and what makes her noteworthy. Great illustrations, this book is not just for Muslim girls, it's for everyone. I especially loved the list at the end encouraging the reader to find their own passion.

Lisa Librarian

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