Ramadan Reads

Unbecoming

A Novel & Self-help Guide

by Yasmin, Seema

Book - 2024

Two Muslim teens in Texas fight for access to abortion while one harbors a painful secret in this funny and heartfelt near-future speculative novel perfect for fans of "Unpregnant." Two Muslim teens in Texas fight for access to abortion while one harbors a painful secret in this funny and heartfelt near-future speculative novel perfect for fans of "Unpregnant." Show less

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Four Eids and A Funeral

by Àbíké-Íyímídé, Faridah

Book - 2024

Ex-best friends Tiwa and Said must work together to save their Islamic Center from demolition in this romantic story of rekindling and rebuilding! Ex-best friends Tiwa and Said must work together to save their Islamic Center from demolition in this romantic story of rekindling and rebuilding! Show less

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Six Truths and A Lie

by Shukairy, Ream

Book - 2024

Six Muslim teens are falsely accused of an alleged attack on a Los Angeles beach and must trust or turn their backs on each other to prove their innocence. Told in their separate voices! Six Muslim teens are falsely accused of an alleged attack on a Los Angeles beach and must trust or turn their backs on each other to prove their innocence. Told in their separate voices! Show less

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Fatima Tate Takes the Cake

by VanBrakle, Khadijah

Book - 2023

Fatima Tate wants to be a baker AND enjoy some innocent flirting with her hot friend Raheem — but her strict Muslim parents would never approve of either... Fatima Tate wants to be a baker AND enjoy some innocent flirting with her hot friend Raheem — but her strict Muslim parents would never approve of either... Show less

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Where Sleeping Girls Lie

by Àbíké-Íyímídé, Faridah

Book - 2024

Sade set out to find out what happened to her roommate. The more Sade investigates, the more she realizes there's more to Alfred Nobel Academy. Secrets lurk around every corner and beneath every surface — secrets that rival even her own. Sade set out to find out what happened to her roommate. The more Sade investigates, the more she realizes there's more to Alfred Nobel Academy. Secrets lurk around every corner and beneath every surface — secrets that rival even her own. Show less

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Huda F Are You

by Fahmy, Huda

Graphic Novel - 2021

In what reviewers have called an "unconventional fish-out-of-water" story, Huda struggles with identity when she is no longer the only student w...Show more In what reviewers have called an "unconventional fish-out-of-water" story, Huda struggles with identity when she is no longer the only student wearing a hijab. Despite exploring some heavy topics, Fahmy's voice is hilarious, charming and witty. Show less

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Satoko and Nada

by Yupechika

Graphic Novel - 2018-

Satoko, a Japanese student studying in America, has a new roommate: a Saudi Arabian woman named Nada! Satoko, a Japanese student studying in America, has a new roommate: a Saudi Arabian woman named Nada! Show less

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The Cat I Never Named

A True Story of Love, War, and Survival

by Sabic-El-Rayess, Amra

Book - 2020

In this memoir, Amra recounts her life during the 1990 Bosnian genocide. While living through her worst nightmare, she also finds a stray cat that changes her life forever. In this memoir, Amra recounts her life during the 1990 Bosnian genocide. While living through her worst nightmare, she also finds a stray cat that changes her life forever. Show less

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Hollow Fires

by Ahmed, Samira

Book - 2022

After discovering the body of 14-year-old Jawad Ali in Jackson Park, 17-year-old journalism student Safiya Mirza begins investigating his murder and ends up confronting white supremacy in her own high school. After discovering the body of 14-year-old Jawad Ali in Jackson Park, 17-year-old journalism student Safiya Mirza begins investigating his murder and ends up confronting white supremacy in her own high school. Show less

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A Guide to the Dark

by Metoui, Meriam

Book - 2023

When you check into room nine at the Wildwood Motel, you can never leave! Mira and Layla get stranded on their road trip and stay in room nine, where they learn that eight people have died. Can they get out, or will they become the next victims? When you check into room nine at the Wildwood Motel, you can never leave! Mira and Layla get stranded on their road trip and stay in room nine, where they learn that eight people have died. Can they get out, or will they become the next victims? Show less

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From Here

A Memoir

by Mufleh, Luma

Book - 2023

Refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee. Refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee. Show less

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Salaam, With Love

by Beg, Sara Sharaf

Book - 2022

This heartfelt and humorous YA contemporary follows Dua, who spends the month of Ramadan making unexpected discoveries about family, faith and first love. This heartfelt and humorous YA contemporary follows Dua, who spends the month of Ramadan making unexpected discoveries about family, faith and first love. Show less

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The Loophole

by Kutub, Naz

Book - 2022

Sy, a 17-year-old gay Muslim boy, travels the world for a second chance at love after a possibly magical heiress grants him three wishes. Sy, a 17-year-old gay Muslim boy, travels the world for a second chance at love after a possibly magical heiress grants him three wishes. Show less

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Queen of the Tiles

by Hanna Alkaf

Book - 2022

With the intention of moving on with her life, Najwa goes to her first Scrabble competition since Trina died. All bets are off when Trina's Instagram star...Show more With the intention of moving on with her life, Najwa goes to her first Scrabble competition since Trina died. All bets are off when Trina's Instagram starts posting messages saying that someone at the competition had something to do with Trina's death. Show less

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