Lailah's Lunchbox

“Ifyou’re looking for an introduction to Ramadan for young readers (ages 5 to 8),consider this picture book. On the first year she is able to participate inRamadan, Lailah finds herself in a new country, far from her native Abu Dhabi. Sheis excited to fast, but nervous that her classmates will not understand. Withthe help of a teacher and a librarian, she learns how she can explain Ramadanto her fellow students and make friends who are respectful of her culture.” – Concepción de León - During Ramadan, Read These 3 books by Muslim Authors - New York Times“A lovelyclassroom-friendly introduction to the Muslim month of fasting!” – Ruhksana Khan, award-winning author and storyteller

Reem Faruqi based this book on her own experiences as a young Muslim girl immigrating to the United States. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lea Lyon is an award-winning children’s book illustrator, painting teacher, and portrait artist who has made a childhood dream come true. Lea loved to draw and paint as a child, and she wanted to be a children’s book illustrator. She ended up raising a family, going back to school for an MBA, and working in the corporate world, but she kept painting. Now, at long last, Lea is a children’s book illustrator with five published picture books: Say Something, Playing War, Keep Your Ear on the Ball, The Miracle Jar and Operation Marriage. She lives in Richmond, California.