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"Newcomer Salma and friends cook up a heartwarming dish to cheer up Mama. All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn't know the recipe, or what to call the vegetables in English, or where to find the right spices! Luckily, the staff and other newcomers at the Welcome Center are happy...
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Now that she is ten, Lailah is delighted that she can fast during the month of Ramadan like her family and her friends in Abu Dhabi, but finding a way to explain to her teacher and classmates in Atlanta is a challenge until she gets some good advice from the librarian, Mrs. Carman.
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OBD Ramadan & Eid - YOUTH
OBD YA Romance - YOUTH
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OBD Ramadan & Eid - YOUTH
OBD YA Romance - YOUTH
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Jamie Goldberg, who chokes when speaking to strangers, and Maya Rehrman, who is having the worst Ramadan ever, are paired to knock on doors and ask for votes for the local state senate candidate.
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"Come in and experience the sacred traditions of Ramadan, the Islamic month of mercy and blessings, with children and families from across the globe. From waking up early for suhoor and fasting from dawn to dusk to praying and preparing an iftar meal to be shared, Ramadan is a time of increased spirituality, gratitude, charity, and empathy for all. With warm, lyrical text from M. O. Yuksel and richly detailed artwork from New York Times bestselling...
7) Ramadan
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Muslim Faith & Culture - picture books and more for kids
Ramadan
Ramadan Reads- Youth
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Introduces the Muslim holiday, discussing the ways in which it is celebrated and why it is important.
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"Noura can't wait for the sun to go down. The month of Ramadan is almost over, and she and Mama and Papa are headed for the hills for a moonsighting picnic. It would be truly special if Noura's first fast ended with a glimpse of a silvery crescent in the night sky. If the moon stays hidden, that means one more long day before Noura gets to put on her sparkly new dress and the joyful Eid celebrations begin!" -- Jacket flap
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2023 Read Widely: Western Europe
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OBD Husbands and Wives - ADULT
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OBD Husbands and Wives - ADULT
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Winner of France’s First Novel Prize. "In this suspenseful and darkly funny debut novel, a sophisticated French woman spends her life obsessing over her perfect husband-but can their marriage survive her passionate love? At forty years old, she has an enviable life: a successful career, stunning looks, a beautiful house in the suburbs, two healthy children, and most importantly, an ideal husband, whose wealthy background allows her to transcend...
10) Ramadan
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Ramadan through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
11) Ramadan
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Describes the celebration of the month of Ramadan by an Islamic family and discusses the meaning and importance of this holiday in the Islamic religion. The Islamic month of Ramadan, with its fasting & prayers, as seen through the eyes of a young boy. Every year, Muslims all over the world celebrate the coming of Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. It was during that month, 14 centuries ago, that Allah first began revealing the holy...
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"Cathy Bonidan's The Lost Manuscript is a charming epistolary novel about the love of books and magical ability they have to bring people together. Sometimes a book has the power to change your life... When Anne-Lise Briard books a room at the Beau Rivage Hotel for her vacation on the Brittany coast, she has no idea this trip will start her on the path to unearthing a mystery. In search of something to read, she opens up her bedside table drawer in...
13) Ramadan
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Did you know that Ramadan has been celebrated for about 1,400 years? The first White House Ramadan celebration was held in 1805. Learn these and other fascinating facts in Ramadan. This title is part of the Holidays around the World series, which has been developed for children ages 5 to 7. Each title, including Ramadan, explores a major holiday celebrated by people around the world.
16) Eid al-Fitr
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""Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Eid al-Fitr through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--
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"The Month of Ramadan is coming! Hamza and Aliya are excited to decorate their home, make new resolutions and bake scrumptious, nutritious recipes with their Mama and Baba. One afternoon, Mama falls asleep after preparing food to share with the neighbors, but she forgets to make dessert! Can Hamza and Aliya surprise their Mama with a delicious and nutritious dessert before she wakes up? Who will they call for help, and what special ingredients will...
18) Drummer girl
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Year after year, in the blessed month of Ramadan, little Najma has happily arisen to the drum beat of her neighborhood's musaharati. He walks through the streets of her small Turkish village, waking each family for the pre-dawn meal before the long day of fasting. Najma wants nothing more than to be a musaharati herself one day, but no girl has ever taken on the role before. Will she have what it takes to be the drummer girl of her dreams? Find out...
20) Sphinx
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A landmark literary event: the first novel by a female member of Oulipo in English, a sexy genderless love story.
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