IN MY MOSQUE featured in:
ONE WISH featured in:
Articles and Interviews:
Watch. Connect. Read. Cover reveal for IN MY MOSQUE, and interview with Mr. Schu.
The TeachingBooks Blog. Interview and a collections of activities and resources for In My Mosque.
We Need Diverse Books. "Muslim People, Cultures, and Mosque Architecture are Diverse."
Inky Girl Interview with M.O. Yuksel and Hatem Aly.
Solutionary Stories "In My Mosque and Muslim Representation in Children's Books."
Writers' Rumpus "Interview with Debut Author, M.O. Yuksel, Plus a Giveaway!"
Colorful Pages "Countering Stereotypes & Creating Mirrors: An Interview with M.O. Yuksel"
12x12 Picture Book Challenge Featured Author: "Mining Your Memories Writing Exercise"
The Backstory: In My Mosque. An interview and giveaway.
Watch. Connect. Read. Cover reveal for ONE WISH, and interview with Mr. Schu.
Nonfiction Fest "Research with Confidence: Contacting Experts Despite Imposter Syndrome"
The Picture Book Buzz: Q&A with Soaring 20's Friends
Writing and Illustrating: ONE WISH Book Journey and Giveaway
Writers' Rumpus "Uplifting Trio of New Picture Books"
Kidlit Craft "Mentor Texts & Illustrations"
Storystorm "M.O. Yuksel Plays with POV"
- USA TODAY "12 Books for Kids to Read During Ramadan"
- PBS.org "Children's Books by Arab American Authors and Illustrators" roundup
- Bookriot's "7 of the Best Picture Books About Eid"
- Chicago Parent's "8 Children's Books You Can Read This Ramadan"
- The Horn Book Guide's Book Bundle "Welcome"
- School Library Journal "32 Exemplary Titles"
- USA TODAY "9 Creative Ways to Celebrate Ramadan with Kids"
- Washington Post "Schools nationwide are quietly removing books from their libraries"
ONE WISH featured in:
- The Horn Book Magazine: "Picture Book Biographies for Women's History Month 2022"
- Kirkus Magazine: "6 Children's Books That Illuminate Women's History"
- BookPage Magazine: "Uplifting Picture Books for Women's History Month," and "Tidal Forces: Get Inspired by Three Women Who Changed the World by Helping Others"
Articles and Interviews:
Watch. Connect. Read. Cover reveal for IN MY MOSQUE, and interview with Mr. Schu.
The TeachingBooks Blog. Interview and a collections of activities and resources for In My Mosque.
We Need Diverse Books. "Muslim People, Cultures, and Mosque Architecture are Diverse."
Inky Girl Interview with M.O. Yuksel and Hatem Aly.
Solutionary Stories "In My Mosque and Muslim Representation in Children's Books."
Writers' Rumpus "Interview with Debut Author, M.O. Yuksel, Plus a Giveaway!"
Colorful Pages "Countering Stereotypes & Creating Mirrors: An Interview with M.O. Yuksel"
12x12 Picture Book Challenge Featured Author: "Mining Your Memories Writing Exercise"
The Backstory: In My Mosque. An interview and giveaway.
Watch. Connect. Read. Cover reveal for ONE WISH, and interview with Mr. Schu.
Nonfiction Fest "Research with Confidence: Contacting Experts Despite Imposter Syndrome"
The Picture Book Buzz: Q&A with Soaring 20's Friends
Writing and Illustrating: ONE WISH Book Journey and Giveaway
Writers' Rumpus "Uplifting Trio of New Picture Books"
Kidlit Craft "Mentor Texts & Illustrations"
Storystorm "M.O. Yuksel Plays with POV"