Books:
IN MY MOSQUE
HarperCollins, March 23, 2021
"No matter who you are or where you’re from, everyone is welcome here. From grandmothers reading lines of the Qur’an and the imam telling stories of living as one, to meeting new friends and learning to help others, mosques are centers for friendship, community, and love.
M. O. Yuksel’s beautiful text celebrates the joys and traditions found in every mosque around the world and is brought to life with stunning artwork by New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly (Yasmin series, The Proudest Blue, The Inquisitor’s Tale). The book also includes backmatter with an author’s note, a glossary, and more information about many historical and significant mosques around the world." - HarperCollins Publisher
In My Mosque provides a window into a world readers may not be familiar with and mirrors for those who will delight in seeing their faith and cultures represented in this beautiful book. A great conversation starter in the home and classroom.
Awards & Honors:
School Library Journal 2021 Best Picture Book
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
2022 Notable Books for a Global Society
Society of Illustrators Original Art Show Selection
2021 Nerdy Book Club Award Winner for Best Nonfiction Picture Book
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books for 2021
Texas Library Association Texas Topaz 2022 Nonfiction Gem
New York Public Library 2021 Summer Recommended Reading List Pick
2021 Undies Case Cover Award
Reviews:
* "This marvelous, welcoming book on mosques, Muslims, and Islam is a must, offering foundational knowledge on the world’s second-largest religion." - School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
* "This personable, sensory love letter to a range of children’s mosque experiences will engage new learners and resonate with those already familiar." - Publisher's Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
* “Both a celebration of and an introduction to the mosque. Joyful characters describe what happens in simple, poetic language.” - Kirkus Review
* "In My Mosque draws readers into the Muslim house of worship to show how it is so much more than a place to pray. . . Aly’s illustrations echo the warmth of Yuksel’s text, depicting loving, happy communities, rich in diversity of all sorts. The striking use of geometric patterns found in Islamic art and architecture might inspire classroom art projects to complement a narrative study of houses of worship." - Booklist Review
* "Young readers are welcomed to a mosque brimming with faithful family, friends, and community. Both text and art convey some tenets of Islam and emphasize the mosque's role as a place for faith and celebration." - The Horn Book Review
M. O. Yuksel’s beautiful text celebrates the joys and traditions found in every mosque around the world and is brought to life with stunning artwork by New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly (Yasmin series, The Proudest Blue, The Inquisitor’s Tale). The book also includes backmatter with an author’s note, a glossary, and more information about many historical and significant mosques around the world." - HarperCollins Publisher
In My Mosque provides a window into a world readers may not be familiar with and mirrors for those who will delight in seeing their faith and cultures represented in this beautiful book. A great conversation starter in the home and classroom.
Awards & Honors:
School Library Journal 2021 Best Picture Book
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
2022 Notable Books for a Global Society
Society of Illustrators Original Art Show Selection
2021 Nerdy Book Club Award Winner for Best Nonfiction Picture Book
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books for 2021
Texas Library Association Texas Topaz 2022 Nonfiction Gem
New York Public Library 2021 Summer Recommended Reading List Pick
2021 Undies Case Cover Award
Reviews:
* "This marvelous, welcoming book on mosques, Muslims, and Islam is a must, offering foundational knowledge on the world’s second-largest religion." - School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
* "This personable, sensory love letter to a range of children’s mosque experiences will engage new learners and resonate with those already familiar." - Publisher's Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
* “Both a celebration of and an introduction to the mosque. Joyful characters describe what happens in simple, poetic language.” - Kirkus Review
* "In My Mosque draws readers into the Muslim house of worship to show how it is so much more than a place to pray. . . Aly’s illustrations echo the warmth of Yuksel’s text, depicting loving, happy communities, rich in diversity of all sorts. The striking use of geometric patterns found in Islamic art and architecture might inspire classroom art projects to complement a narrative study of houses of worship." - Booklist Review
* "Young readers are welcomed to a mosque brimming with faithful family, friends, and community. Both text and art convey some tenets of Islam and emphasize the mosque's role as a place for faith and celebration." - The Horn Book Review
ONE WISH: Fatima al-Fihri & the World's Oldest University
HarperCollins, February 22, 2022
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One Wish is a picture book biography about Fatima al-Fihri, a 9th-century woman who pioneered the oldest university in the world in Fez, Morocco. Illustrated by Mariam Quraishi, One Wish is available for preorder now.
"Fatima al-Fihri loved to learn. She wanted to know everything, like how birds flew, why the sky was blue, and how flowers grew. But more than anything, she wanted a school for all, where anyone could study and become whatever they wanted, like teachers, scientists, and doctors.
As she grew older, Fatima carried her one wish inside her, through good times and bad. Fueled by her faith and her determination, she worked hard to make her one wish come true. For over a thousand years, Fatima’s one wish—her school—served students and scholars from around the globe, and it continues to do so today!
With lyrical text by M. O. Yuksel and stunning illustrations by Mariam Quraishi, this life portrait of an extraordinary Muslim woman shows the importance of never giving up on your dreams and how we all have the power to change the world for the better." - HarperCollins Publisher
Reviews:
An inspiring profile of a tenacious trailblazer that highlights the power of knowledge. Quraishi’s transporting gouache-and-watercolor illustrations furnish a nuanced portrayal of the early medieval Arab world. - Kirkus Reviews
Advocating for persistence and education, this picture book adroitly demonstrates how al-Fihri’s Muslim faith inspired her community care. - Publishers Weekly
"Fatima al-Fihri loved to learn. She wanted to know everything, like how birds flew, why the sky was blue, and how flowers grew. But more than anything, she wanted a school for all, where anyone could study and become whatever they wanted, like teachers, scientists, and doctors.
As she grew older, Fatima carried her one wish inside her, through good times and bad. Fueled by her faith and her determination, she worked hard to make her one wish come true. For over a thousand years, Fatima’s one wish—her school—served students and scholars from around the globe, and it continues to do so today!
With lyrical text by M. O. Yuksel and stunning illustrations by Mariam Quraishi, this life portrait of an extraordinary Muslim woman shows the importance of never giving up on your dreams and how we all have the power to change the world for the better." - HarperCollins Publisher
Reviews:
An inspiring profile of a tenacious trailblazer that highlights the power of knowledge. Quraishi’s transporting gouache-and-watercolor illustrations furnish a nuanced portrayal of the early medieval Arab world. - Kirkus Reviews
Advocating for persistence and education, this picture book adroitly demonstrates how al-Fihri’s Muslim faith inspired her community care. - Publishers Weekly