My Name is Bilal
$27.15
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
14 December 2021
Summary
A young boy wrestles with his Muslim identity until a compassionate teacher helps him to understand more about his heritage.
After a family move, Bilal and his sister Ayesha attend a new school where they find out that they may be the only Muslim students there. Bilal sees his sister bullied on their first day, so he worries about being teased himself, thinking it might be best if his classmates didn’t know that he is Muslim. Maybe if he tells kids his name is Bill, rather than Bilal,…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781635925135 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1635925134 |
| Author: | Asma Mobin-Uddin, Barbara Kiwak |
| Publisher: | Astra Publishing House |
| Imprint: | Astra Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 14 December 2021 |
| Weight: | 367g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 254mm |
| Audience Age: | 6-9 |
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Critics Review
“An important book for most libraries as it will enhance discussions of cultural diversity and understanding.” — School Library Journal
“A good starting place for discussions of cultural differences, prejudice, and respect for the beliefs of others.” — Booklist
“Tackles a timely topic and raises some true-to-life situations… . Does a good job of presenting encouraging, positive images that contemporary Muslims in particular can embrace.” — Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Asma Mobin-Uddin
Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin is a pediatrician and an active member of her local Muslim community. She decided to write about the Muslim-American experience because she had difficulty finding good books on this subject to read to her children.
Barbara Kiwak is a commercial illustrator whose clients have included Time-Life, Readers Digest, Highlights for Children, and The World Wildlife Fund. She has had numerous showings of her fine art in the Baltimore/Washington area, where she makes her home.
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