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Reviewing Children & YA Islamic Fiction, Books by Muslim Authors, & Books Featuring Muslim Characters
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The Lustrous Dark by Loretta Chefchaouni
Parts of this 368 page YA fantasy were gripping and impossible to put down, other parts slow and disjointed making the book hard to pick back up. The book almost seems to function in acts, with the first act being the midwife premise, the second act in the forest with the campy/creepy version of the seven dwarfs and a vampire, and the third being the rushed climax of what presumably is the plot that will carry into the second book in the duology. The choppiness and inconsistent pacing made me feel like the world building at times took over the…
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Muslim Mavericks: The True Story of…Mo Farah: The Boy Who Ran to Be Free by Dr. Seema Yasmin illustrated by Noha Habaieb
This 80 page illustrated early chapter book biography/non fiction story is the second in the Muslim Mavericks series, with the first being, Maysoon Zayid, the Girl who Can Can, and cements that the series is framed around verifiable facts with the author taking liberties to fill int he gaps and assume internalized processing and feelings since the author has not interviewed the subject matter themselves. The book is clear on this, so I don’t find it problematic necessarily, but have included pictures of the inside pages stating it and information sources so that readers can decide for themselves. I think…
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Zaman Kids Series (The Story of Al-Andalus, The Story of the Ottoman Empire, Muslim Heroes & Muslim Heroines for Kids) by’Issa Meyer illustrated by Robi Dalimonte
These gorgeous Islamic history books aimed at kids middle grade and up, should probably be reviewed individually, but their organization, presentation, and style are similar that even with different content, I’m opting to comment on them collectively. Thick 8.5 x 12 hardback covers and sturdy binding, check! 64 glossary full color illustrated pages, check! Backmatter that includes a map, glossary, and information about Islamic Dynasties, check! Visual appeal and writing style aimed at kids, check! Sourcing and bibliography…….NOPE! I’m baffled, truly. These books are made with intention, the Ottoman Empire and Story of Al-Andalus feature information about the times…
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