Fiction - Middle Eastern Reads

A New York Times Bestseller! Amal has big dreams, until a nightmarish encounter . . . Twelve-year-old Amal's dream of becoming a teacher one day is...

When fleeing her war-ravaged home, a young girl brings four magic seeds to help her family on their difficult journey Dounia loves her home in Alep...

From bullies to school dances, Rafe and Georgia have an opinion about everything in middle school. But who's right? It's up to you.The Khatchador...

Jan Brett reimagines a powerful Middle Eastern folk tale that celebrates hard work and appreciating your roots.Set in India, this gorgeous reimag...

A beautiful picture book about family and love across distance. Mona's grandmother, her Sitti, lives in a small Palestinian village on the other si...

Join Tato and her family as they help Bábo (grandmother) on rug-washing day, in this sweet and playful picture book tribute to Armenian cultural tr...

A lively afternoon together in Nana's garden is full of laughter, discovery, and connection. In lyrical text that blends past and present, Memory G...

In the land of Taletha, the Wife Market is the prime place for young lords to find a spouse...but not the place for love. Something Inara knows all...

Darius doesn't think he'll ever be enough, in America or in Iran. Hilarious and heartbreaking, this unforgettable debut introduces a brilliant new ...

Darius doesn't think he'll ever be enough, in America or in Iran. Hilarious and heartbreaking, this unforgettable debut introduces a brilliant new ...

Pamela L. Laskin's beautiful and lyrical novel in verse delivers a fresh and captivating retelling of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet that transport...

"Musa's enthusiasm for halal hot dogs is infectious, and this portrait of a family and community that takes joy and pride in their identity and tra...

It's market day for Samira and her grandma! The bazaar is crowded, but this sweet pair knows how to stick together in this silly picture book set i...

A father and his daughters may not be able to return home . . . but they can celebrate stories of their homeland! As bedtime approaches, three you...

Through the eyes of a child, I See the Sun in Afghanistan portrays a culture that emphasizes patriarchal family, love of country and fierce loyal...

Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award, Mystery Bottle is a delightful picture book about a boy in Brooklyn and his grandfather in I...

A ten-year-old Lebanese boy balances his life in a war-torn city. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9780395720851 Media Type: Paperback Publisher: HarperC...

A snowy day, a trip to Grandma's, time spent cooking with one another, and space to pause and discover the world around you come together in this...

When a loved one dies, remembering them through shared experiences and the ways they expressed their love, helps with loss. Bushra misses her mothe...

Product DetailsISBN-13: 9780593525180 Media Type: Hardcover Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers Publication Date: 08-22-2023 Pages: 40 Age Ra...