salaam reads simon amp schuster books for young readers (22 results)

Softcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. A trio of friends from New York City find themselves trapped inside a mechanical board game that they must dismantle in order to save themselves and generations of other children in this action-packed debut thats a steampunk Jumanji with a Middle Eastern flair.Nothing can prepare you for The GauntletIt didnt look dangerous, exactly. When twelve-year-old Farah first laid eyes on the old-fashioned board game, she thought it lookedelegant.It is made of wood, etched with exquisite images-a palace with domes and turrets, lattice-work windows that cast eerie shadows, a large spider-and at the very center of its cover, in broad letters, is written: The Gauntlet of Blood and Sand.The Gauntlet is more than a game, though. It is the most ancient, the most dangerous kind of magic. It holds worlds inside worlds. And it takes players as prisoners.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. A Washington Post Best Childrens Book of 2017For inspiring empathy in young readers, you cant get better than this book. -R. J. Palacio, author of #1 New York Times bestseller WonderAminas anxieties are entirely relatable, but its her sweet-hearted nature that makes her such a winning protagonist. -Entertainment WeeklyA Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her familys vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community in this sweet and moving middle grade novel from the award-winning author of Its Ramadan, Curious George and Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happy just hanging out with her best friend, Soojin. Except now that shes in middle school everything feels different. Soojin is suddenly hanging out with Emily, one of the cool girls in the class, and even talking about changing her name to something more American. Does Amina need to start changing too? Or hiding who she is to fit in? While Amina grapples with these questions, she is devastated when her local mosque is vandalized.Aminas Voice brings to life the joys and challenges of a young Pakistani American and highlights the many ways in which one girls voice can help bring a diverse community together to love and support each other.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. A Today Show Read with Jenna Book Club PickThe bighearted, wildly charming, painfully real love story Ive been waiting for. -Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaFrom William C. Morris Award Finalist S.K. Ali comes a heartfelt and powerful (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) romance thats The Sun Is Also a Star meets Anna and the French Kiss, following two Muslim teens who meet during a spring break trip.A marvel: something you find amazing. Even ordinary-amazing. Like potatoes-because they make French fries happen. Like the perfect fries Adam and his mom used to make together.An oddity: whatever gives you pause. Like the fact that there are hateful people in the world. Like Zaynebs teacher, who wont stop reminding the class how bad Muslims are.But Zayneb, the only Muslim in class, isnt bad. Shes angry.When she gets suspended for confronting her teacher, and he begins investigating her activist friends, Zayneb heads to her aunts house in Doha, Qatar, for an early start to spring break.Fueled by the guilt of getting her friends in trouble, she resolves to try out a newer, nicer version of herself in a place where no one knows her.Then her path crosses with Adams.Since he got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in November, Adams stopped going to classes, intent, instead, on perfecting the making of things. Intent on keeping the memory of his mom alive for his little sister.Adams also intent on keeping his diagnosis a secret from his grieving father.Alone, Adam and Zayneb are playing roles for others, keeping their real thoughts locked away in their journals.Until a marvel and an oddity occursMarvel: Adam and Zayneb meeting.Oddity: Adam and Zayneb meeting.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Mirtalipova, Dinara (illustrator). Glorious. -Kirkus ReviewsA colorful journey of self-discovery and identity, this sweet, vibrant picture book follows young Leila as she visits her grandmothers house for their weekly family dinner, and finds parts of herself and her heritage in the family, friends, and art around her.Sometimes Im not sure if I like being me.When Leila looks in the mirror, she doesnt know if she likes what she sees. But when her grandmother tells her the saffron beads on her scarf suit her, she feels a tiny bit better. So, Leila spends the rest of their family dinner night on the lookout for other parts of her she does like.Follow Leilas journey as she uses her senses of sight, smell, taste, touch to seek out the characteristics that make up her unique identity, and finds reasons to feel proud of herself, just as she is.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Glenn, Ebony (illustrator). Selected as a Best Book of 2018 by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and Shelf Awareness!A young Muslim girl spends a busy day wrapped up in her mother's colorful headscarf in this sweet and fanciful picture book from debut author and illustrator Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Ebony Glenn.A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mommy wears.Before she walks out the door each day, she wraps one around her head.A young girl plays dress up with her mother's headscarves, feeling her mother's love with every one she tries on. Charming and vibrant illustrations showcase the beauty of the diverse and welcoming community in this portrait of a young Muslim American girl's life.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Bell, Rahele Jomepour (illustrator). Illustrated. ????? FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! ?????A heartwarming picture book following a group of boys from different backgrounds throughout the school year as they become the best of friends.Musa's feeling nervous about his first day of school. He's not used to being away from home and he doesn't know any of the other kids in his class. And when he meets classmates Moisés, Mo, and Kevin, Musa isn't sure they'll have much in common. But over the course of the year, the four boys learn more about each other, the holidays they celebrate, their favorite foods, and what they like about school. The more they share with each other, the closer they become, until Musa can't imagine any better friends.In this charming story of friendship and celebrating differences, young readers can discover how entering a new friendship with an open mind and sharing parts of yourself brings people together. And the calendar of holidays at the end of the book will delight children as they identify special events they can celebrate with friends throughout the year.

Softcover. Condition: New. Haikal, Wastana (illustrator). From the award-winning author of Aminas Voice and Aminas Song comes the third book in the charming middle grade Zaras Rules series following Zara as she tries to save her spring break!Its spring break and Zara and Naomi have big plansuntil Zara finds out that Naomis parents are sending her to camp and Zara and Zayd are going to spend the week with their grandparents. Zaras pretty sure its a rule that spring break is supposed to be full of fun and adventure-not doing chores for Naano and watching Nana Abu doze on the couch! But ever since Nana Abu retired, it seems all he wants to do is eat and sleep, and Zaras worried their grandfather has lost his mojo.Meanwhile, Naomis having a blast at her day camp. Since Zara cant join her, can Zara find a way to bring the fun of camp to her grandparents home? With a little help from Zayd, Zara concocts a plan that just might save her vacation-and help her grandfather start living his best life.

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. An empowering young readers edition of We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders, the memoir by Womens March coorganizer and activist Linda Sarsour thats equal parts inspiring, emotional, and informative (Kirkus Reviews).You can count on me, your Palestinian Muslim sister, to keep her voice loud, keep her feet on the streets, and keep my head held high because I am not afraid.On January 21, 2017, Linda Sarsour stood in the National Mall to deliver a speech that would go down in history. A crowd of over 470,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, to advocate for legislation, policy, and the protection of womens rights-with Linda, a Muslim American activist from Brooklyn, leading the charge, unapologetic and unafraid.In this middle grade edition of We Are Not Here to be Bystanders, Linda shares the memories that shaped her into the activist she is today, and how these pivotal moments in her life led her to being an organizer in one of the largest single-day protests in US history. From the Brooklyn bodega her father owned to the streets of Washington, DC, Lindas story as a daughter of Palestinian immigrants is a moving portrayal of what it means to find your voice in your youth and use it for the good of others as an adult.

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. They Wish They Were Us meets The Queens Gambit in this stunningunforgettable (Publishers Weekly) thriller set in the world of competitive Scrabble, where a teen girl is forced to investigate the mysterious death of her best friend when her Instagram comes back to life with cryptic posts and messages.CATALYST13 pointsnoun: a substance that speeds up a reaction without itself changingWhen Najwa Bakri walks into her first Scrabble competition since her best friends death, its with the intention to heal and move on with her life. Perhaps it wasnt the best idea to choose the very same competition where said best friend, Trina Low, died. It seems that even though Najwa is trying to change, shes not ready to give up Trina just yet.But the same cant be said for all the other competitors. With Trina, the Scrabble Queen herself, gone, the throne is empty, and her friends are eager to be the next reigning champion. Alls fair in love and Scrabble, but all bets are off when Trinas formerly inactive Instagram starts posting again, with cryptic messages suggesting that maybe Trinas death wasnt as straightforward as everyone thought. And maybe someone at the competition had something to do with it.As secrets are revealed and the true colors of her friends are shown, its up to Najwa to find out whos behind these mysterious posts-not just to save Trinas memory, but to save herself.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Rose, Tiffany (illustrator). A 2022 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids!A little boy who loves storytelling but struggles with writing learns that its okay to make mistakes in this charming and encouraging picture book from the author of Mommys Khimar.Abdul loves to tell stories. But writing them down is hard. His letters refuse to stay straight and face the right way. And despite all his attempts, his papers often wind up with more eraser smudges than actual words. Abdul decides his stories just arent meant to be written downuntil a special visitor comes to class and shows Abdul that even the best writers-and superheroes-make mistakes.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Pham, LeUyen (illustrator). All Are Welcome meets Be Kind in this poignant and accessible picture book about the power every bystander-no matter how small-has to extend kindness and stand up in the face of intolerance.At his new school, quiet Rumi feels small and unwelcome, and a few kids bully him for being different and wearing bright shoes. He finds refuge beneath the old willow tree by the playground and builds his own world of hope and dreams of belonging.One day, when Rumi is made a target again, one of his classmates bravely steps in to defend him. Its in that moment of solidarity Rumis class finally realizes that under the shade of the willow tree, all are welcome, and they create a space they can all play in-together.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. From the award-winning author of Aminas Voice and Aminas Song comes a tenderhearted middle grade novel about a young Pakistani American artist determined to manage her anxiety and forge her own creative path.Deenas never given a name to the familiar knot in her stomach that appears when her parents argue about money, when its time to go to school, or when she struggles to find the right words. She manages to make it through each day with the help of her friends and the art she loves to make.While her parents money troubles cause more and more stress, Deena wonders if she can use her artistic talents to ease their burden. She creates a logo and social media account to promote her moms home-based business selling clothes from Pakistan to the local community. With her cousin and friends modeling the outfits and lending their social media know-how, business picks up.But the success and attention make Deenas cousin and best friend, Parisa, start to act funny. Suddenly Deenas latest creative outlet becomes another thing that makes her feel nauseated and unsure of herself. After Deena reaches a breaking point, both she and her mother learn the importance of asking for help and that, with the right support, Deena can create something truly beautiful.

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. On the trip of a lifetime, Adam and Zayneb must find their way back to each other in this surprising and romantic sequel to the bighearted, wildly charming (Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author) Love from A to Z thats a contemplative exploration of faith, love, and the human condition (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Adam and Zayneb. Perfectly matched. Painfully apart.Adam is in Doha, Qatar, making a map of the Hijra, a historic migration from Mecca to Medina, and worried about where his next paycheck will come from. Zayneb is in Chicago, where school and extracurricular stresses are piling on top of a terrible frenemy situation, making her miserable.Then a marvel occurs: Adam and Zayneb get the chance to spend Thanksgiving week on the Umrah, a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, in Saudi Arabia. Adam is thrilled; its the reboot he needs and an opportunity to pray for a hijra in real life: to migrate to Zayneb in Chicago. Zayneb balks at the trip at first, having envisioned another kind of vacation, but then decides a spiritual reset is calling her name too. And they cant wait to see each other-surely, this is just what they both need.But the trip is nothing like what they expect, from the appearance of Adams former love interest in their traveling group to the anxiety gripping Zayneb when shes supposed to be spiritual. As one wedge after another drives them apart while they make their way through rites in the holy city, Adam and Zayneb start to wonder: was their meeting just an oddity after all? Or can their love transcend everything else like the greatest marvels of the world?.