Kids Book Index
Reem Faruqi, illustrated by Asma Enayeh
Growing up in Damascus, the pool was Yusra Mardini’s happy place. She learned to swim before she could walk. And with swimming came a dream—to compete in the Olympic games.
Milloo’s Mind: The Story of Maryam Faruqi, Trailblazer for Women’s EducationReem FaruqiFrom the author of Lailah's Lunchbox and Unsettled comes a powerful picture book biography about Maryam Faruqi, the founder of the Happy Home Schools, which provided education to thousands of girls across Pakistan at a time when girls weren't encouraged to go to school."Powerful prose underscores Milloo's determination and the importance of…Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Love Makes a Garden GrowTaeeun Yoo, illustrated by Taeeun YooA garden bridges generations, nurturing love and memories.Kindergarten to Second GradeLexile AD540LATOS 3.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Carpet: An Afghan Family StoryDezh Azaad, illustrated by Nan CaoThis poignant story, about an Afghan refugee child and the family carpet that connects them to home, inspires readers to live and learn in love, not fearThe Carpet follows a day in the life of an Afghan refugee child, where every moment revolves around love, family, and the carpet that connects them…Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details