Age
4-8
Grade
PK-3
Mark Gonzales, Mehrdokht Amini
Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter
Hardcover
(Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Aug. 29, 2017)
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.
- ISBN
- 1481489364 / 9781481489362
- Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 12.0 oz.
- Dimensions
- 8.5 x 0.4
in.