| Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter Contributor(s): Gonzales, Mark (Author), Amini, Mehrdokht (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1481489364 ISBN-13: 9781481489362 Publisher: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for You OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Muslim |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2016023128 |
| Lexile Measure: 520 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.6" W x 11" (0.95 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic - Ethnic Orientation - Latino |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 194388 Reading Level: 2.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Huffington Post Most Powerful Children's Book of 2017 From Muslim and Latino poet Mark Gonzales comes a touching and lyrical picture book about a parent who encourages their child to find joy and pride in all aspects of their multicultural identity. Dear little one, ...know you are wondrous. A child of crescent moons, a builder of mosques, a descendant of brilliance, an ancestor in training. Written as a letter from a father to his daughter, Yo Soy Muslim is a celebration of social harmony and multicultural identities. The vivid and elegant verse, accompanied by magical and vibrant illustrations, highlights the diversity of the Muslim community as well as Indigenous identity. A literary journey of discovery and wonder, Yo Soy Muslim is sure to inspire adults and children alike. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gonzales, Mark: - Mark Gonzales is a father, futurist, and one of the most innovative storytellers of our time. His creative portfolio spans twenty countries and includes: 3 TED stages, HBO Def Poetry, Stanford University, and the United Nations. Yo Soy Muslim is his first venture into children's literature, a journey inspired by his daughter and the stories she'll grow up reading. Currently, Mark journeys between California and northern Africa with his family, seeding ways to excite the human imagination.Amini, Mehrdokht: - Mehrdokht Amini has illustrated several books for children including Chicken in the Kitchen by Nnedi Okorafor, which won the 2016 Children's Africana Best Book Award, and Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns by Hena Khan. She has illustrated books published in Iran, Poland, Korea, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Mehrdokht grew up in Iran and now lives in Surrey, England. Visit her website at MyArt2C.com. |