In My Mosque
Release Date: 03/23/2021
This personable, sensory love letter to a range of children’s mosque experiences will engage new learners and resonate with those already familiar.
Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
One Wish
Release Date: 03/01/2022
Who could not love a book about a girl whose first spoken word was “read”? Add this biography to any collection looking to be well rounded when it comes to women’s history.
School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
Ramadan Kareem
Release Date: 02/20/2024
An exceptionally warm and illuminating celebration. Muslim children around the world observe and celebrate Ramadan in this uplifting, joy-filled picture book. Rich in color, detail, and storytelling, Aly’s dynamic digital illustrations capture ethnically diverse Muslims of all ages coming together to pray, perform acts of kindness, and savor communal feasts.
Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
Sami’s Special Gift
Release Date: 04/16/2024
A gift to all readers! Readers who celebrate Eid al-Adha will enjoy seeing their annual tradition, while readers who do not practice Islam will get a peek into a modern way to celebrate an ancient holiday. Young readers will enjoy the colorful illustrations and following the journey Sami takes with his younger sister Sara throughout the day. Adults will love to use this story as a model to broach conversations about traditions, as well as deeper themes of loss, philanthropy, and homelessness. VERDICT: An easy recommendation for all libraries. Add it to elementary and high school shelves.
School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
The Prince of Stars
Release Date: 09/30/2025
Driven by scientific curiosity, Ulugh Beg makes astronomical discoveries and builds a center for knowledge and culture in 15th-century Turkistan. He catalogs more than 1,000 stars and uses their locations to determine the length of the year. He calculates the tilt of Earth’s axis to unlock the mystery of the seasons. Ulugh Beg not only constructs an observatory with the first permanently mounted astronomical instruments, but he also builds schools and mosques, turning Turkistan into a center of learning and culture.
Enlightening and infused with a great sense of wonder, Yuksel’s picture-book biography is a much-needed addition to an existing repertoire of books featuring Muslim heroes. A luminous tribute to a notable figure that’s sure to satisfy—and inspire—inquisitive minds.
Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW