Book description
At a time when we are all asking questions about identity, grief, and how to stand up for what is right, this book by the author of A Thousand Questions will hit home with young readers who love Hena Khan and Varian Johnson-or anyone struggling to understand recent U.S. history…
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2 authors picked Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Like many parents of kids and tweens, I sometimes forget that my kids weren’t alive yet on 9/11, nor do they understand the ripple effects of the terrorist attacks and surrounding time on our current political and social world. My husband and I had just moved to New York City on September 11, 2021, and witnessed the city’s grief and resilience firsthand, but it’s hard to explain to our kids the effects that that event had on how some people treat and regard American Muslims and people of color, and how history still very much affects us all today. This…
From Emily's list on for parents to read to kids for family discussions.
I love Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero by Saadia Faruqi because of all of the emotions it’s filled. It brought me back to 20 years ago during a time when there was so much hatred towards Muslims and brown folks. It reminded me that love will always overcome hate and staying true to yourself is always important during adversity.
From Aya's list on empower Muslim children.
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