A is for Allah
Yusuf Islam
Contains wonderful songs and text (by the former rock
star Cat Stevens).
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Muhammad
Demi
An excellent
picture book biography of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
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The Children’s Encyclopedia of Arabia
Mary Beardwood
A well
illustrated guide to the region.
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Three Wishes
Deborah Ellis
A courageous and brutally honest look at the conflict
in Israel/Palestine in the words of Israeli and Palestinian
children.
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Celebrating Ramadan
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith
Set in America it follows a young Muslim through this
special month.
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Islamic Festivals
Khadija Knight Heinemann
Very good resource, includes information beyond the
festivals.
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Tell Me About Hajj
Saniyasnain Khan
Well illustrated, this book takes the reader through the steps
of the fifth pillar of Islam.
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Tell Me About Muhammad
Saniyasnain Khan
A good resource on the life of Muhammad (peace be
upon him).
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A 16th Century Mosque
Fiona Macdonald
A beautifully illustrated book that examines Islamic
architecture.
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Travelling Man: The Journey of Ibn Batutta
James Rumford
An intriguing look at the famous Muslim traveler.
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Muhammad Ali
Jack Rummel
A biography of the famous boxer.
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DK’s Eyewitness Islam: An Introduction for Kids
P.Wilkinson & B. Salazar
A detailed guide to Islam.
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Malcolm X
Jack Rummel
A children’s biography of the activist.
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Ramadan
Suhaib Hamid Ghazi
An informative book about the month of fasting.
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Alex Haley
An excellent read and good starting point in
understanding the Islamic movement in the African American
community.
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The Life of the Last Prophet
Yusuf Islam
A wonderful, brief introduction to the story of
Muhammad (peace be upon him) that includes beautifully rendered
songs.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Helen Borello
A biography of the first Muslim African American
basketball star.
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The Librarian of Basra
Jeanette Winter
Based on the true story of Alia Muhammad Baker's
quest to save the books in her library during the American
invasion of Iraq.
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Alia's Mission: Saving the Books of Iraq
Mark Alan Stamaty
Another story
based on Alia Muhammad Baker's ordeal in Iraq.
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Hakeem Olajuwon
Fred McMane
A biography of the African basketball star.
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Being Muslim
Haroon Siddiqui
An informative
look at Muslim issues from a political angle.
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For God and Country: Faith and Patriotism Under Fire
James Yee
A memoir of the chaplain at Guantanamo Bay prison.
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Belonging and Banishment: Being Muslim in Canada
Natasha Bakht
A collection of essays from top Muslim Canadians.
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