Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

Submitted by Grayson B. on Wed, 2024-07-24 14:48

Shad Hadid is a 12-year-old with a love of baking and a hidden talent for alchemy, with which he earns an invitation to study at the illustrious Alexandria Academy. A humorous, adventurous, and moving ode to Lebanese culture. Recommended for ages 9–12. 

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Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria
Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

George Jreije
(Juvenile Fiction – J Jreije)


Shad Hadid is a 12-year-old with a love of baking and a hidden talent for alchemy, with which he earns an invitation to study at the illustrious Alexandria Academy. A humorous, adventurous, and moving ode to Lebanese culture. Recommended for ages 9–12. 
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Farah Rocks Fifth Grade

Submitted by Grayson B. on Wed, 2024-07-24 14:47

Farah is pulled between going to a prestigious middle school with her best friend and staying at her current school to protect her younger brother from bullies. Can she find a way to do both without hurting those closest to her? Recommended for ages 9–12.

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Farah Rocks Fifth Grade
Farah Rocks Fifth Grade

Susan Muaddi Darraj
(Juvenile Fiction – J Darraj)


Farah is pulled between going to a prestigious middle school with her best friend and staying at her current school to protect her younger brother from bullies. Can she find a way to do both without hurting those closest to her? Recommended for ages 9–12.
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Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine

Submitted by Grayson B. on Wed, 2024-07-24 14:46

Every evening, three young girls wait for their father to come home and share stories of life in Palestine. A heartwarming look at Palestine at the beginning of the century. Recommended for ages 6–9.

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Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine
Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine

Hannah Moushabeck
(Juvenile Nonfiction – J 956.94 Mou)


Every evening, three young girls wait for their father to come home and share stories of life in Palestine. A heartwarming look at Palestine at the beginning of the century. Recommended for ages 6–9.
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Amazing Women of the Middle East: 25 Stories from Ancient Times to Present Day

Submitted by Grayson B. on Wed, 2024-07-24 14:42

A collection of short biographies of Middle Eastern women from across history, from ancient queens to Nobel Peace Prize winners. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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Amazing Women of the Middle East: 25 Stories from Ancient Times to Present Day
Amazing Women of the Middle East: 25 Stories from Ancient Times to Present Day

Wafa' Tarnowska
(Juvenile Nonfiction – J 920 Tar)


A collection of short biographies of Middle Eastern women from across history, from ancient queens to Nobel Peace Prize winners. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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Arab Arab All Year Long!

Submitted by Grayson B. on Wed, 2024-07-24 14:40

A poetic and beautifully illustrated ode to Arab peoples, customs, and experiences. Recommended for ages 6–9.

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Arab Arab All Year Long!
Arab Arab All Year Long!

Cathy Camper
(Juvenile Nonfiction – J 305.8927 Cam)


A poetic and beautifully illustrated ode to Arab peoples, customs, and experiences. Recommended for ages 6–9.
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Sadiq and the Newspaper Problem

Submitted by Grayson B. on Wed, 2024-07-24 14:38

Sadiq is excited to be a reporter at his school newspaper club, but what will he do when the editor-in-chief is less interested in news than embarrassing people? Recommended for ages 6–9.

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Sadiq and the Newspaper Problem
Sadiq and the Newspaper Problem

Siman Nuurali
(Juvenile First Chapter – J-FC Nuurali)


Sadiq is excited to be a reporter at his school newspaper club, but what will he do when the editor-in-chief is less interested in news than embarrassing people? Recommended for ages 6–9.
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Nour’s Secret Library

Submitted by Grayson B. on Wed, 2024-07-24 14:37

While taking shelter from the civil war gripping Syria, Nour and Amir create a hidden library that preserves pieces of the history of Damascus. Based on a true story. Recommended for ages 6–9.

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Nour’s Secret Library
Nour’s Secret Library

Wafa' Tarnowska
(Juvenile Picture Books – Ej Tar)


While taking shelter from the civil war gripping Syria, Nour and Amir create a hidden library that preserves pieces of the history of Damascus. Based on a true story. Recommended for ages 6–9.
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Salma the Syrian Chef

Submitted by Grayson B. on Wed, 2024-07-24 14:36

After moving to Vancouver with her mother, Salma uses cooking to bring her mother a taste of their Syrian home again. A heartwarming homage to community and Syrian culture. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Salma the Syrian Chef
Salma the Syrian Chef

Ahmad Danny Ramadan
(Juvenile Picture Books – Ej Ram)


After moving to Vancouver with her mother, Salma uses cooking to bring her mother a taste of their Syrian home again. A heartwarming homage to community and Syrian culture. Recommended for ages 3–6.
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Banana Dream

Submitted by Grayson B. on Wed, 2024-07-24 14:35

Mooz, an Iraqi boy, discovers the importance of bananas as a symbol in both Iraq and his own family. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Banana Dream
Banana Dream

Hasan Namir
(Juvenile Picture Books – Ej Nas)


Mooz, an Iraqi boy, discovers the importance of bananas as a symbol in both Iraq and his own family. Recommended for ages 3–6.
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The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story

Submitted by Grayson B. on Wed, 2024-07-24 14:34

Though Kanzi faces discrimination at school, she finds that her favorite quilt, made by her grandmother, is able to build bridges with her classmates. Recommended for ages 6–9.

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The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story
The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story

Aya Khalil
(Juvenile Picture Books – Ej Kha)


Though Kanzi faces discrimination at school, she finds that her favorite quilt, made by her grandmother, is able to build bridges with her classmates. Recommended for ages 6–9.
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