Books with Muslim Characters

From family dramas to dating dilemmas, from holiday celebrations to fighting racial or religious prejudice at school, these books offer mirrors of and windows into the lives of Muslim kids and teens. There are a few nonfiction books included as well, including ones by or about Malala Yousafzai for different age levels. For more stories of struggle and joy, check out our Books to Help Kids Understand the Immigrant Experience and Books About Racism and Social Justice.

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Beautifully Me

age 4+

Family remembers what beauty really is in kind, joyful tale.

By: Nabela Noor (2021)
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Hannah and the Ramadan Gift

age 4+

Sweet, inspiring story about girl's Ramadan celebration.

By: Qasim Rashid (2021)
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The Kindest Red: The Proudest Blue, Book 2

age 4+

Kindness saves picture day in sweet, affirming sequel.

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad , S.K. Ali (2023)
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Our Favorite Day of the Year

age 4+

Warm celebration of various cultures' holidays, traditions.

By: A.E. Ali (2020)
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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

age 4+

Vivid art, powerful story about sisters overcoming bigotry.

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad , S.K. Ali (2019)
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Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter

age 4+

Poetic call to be proud of your heritage in a diverse world.

By: Mark Gonzales (2017)
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Amira's Picture Day

age 5+

Sweet story about juggling two important days of the year.

By: Reem Faruqi (2021)
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The Gift of Ramadan

age 5+

Heartfelt story about Ramadan and learning how to sparkle.

By: Rabiah York Lumbard (2019)
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Malala's Magic Pencil

age 5+

Nobel winner tells what inspired activism in relatable tale.

By: Malala Yousafzai (2017)
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Yasmin in Charge

age 5+

Problem-solving girl shares her culture in sweet stories.

By: Saadia Faruqi (2019)
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Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story

age 5+

Girl's kindness shines in gorgeous Ramadan tale.

By: Shirin Shamsi (2022)
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I Am Malala Yousafzai: Ordinary People Change the World

age 6+

Engaging bio of teen education activist/Nobel prize winner.

By: Brad Meltzer (2022)
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Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X

age 6+

Malcolm X's daughter portrays his childhood in earnest bio.

By: Ilyasah Shabazz (2014)
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Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time

age 6+

Lively bios of remarkable Muslim women inspire, entertain.

By: Saira Mir (2019)
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Amina's Voice, Book 1

age 8+

Beautiful tale of Pakistani American middle-schooler.

By: Hena Khan (2017)
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Boy, Everywhere

age 8+

Syrian boy flees home, endures as a refugee.

By: A. M. Dassu (2020)
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The Gauntlet

age 8+

Family, friendship at heart of exciting game-world fantasy.

By: Karuna Riazi (2017)
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Magid Fasts for Ramadan

age 8+

Gentle story of Ramadan and doing what's right.

By: Mary Matthews (2000)
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More to the Story

age 8+

Warm Little Women update stars Pakistani American sisters.

By: Hena Khan (2019)
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Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices

age 8+

Lots of great life lessons as families celebrate holiday.

By: S.K. Ali , Aisha Saeed (2020)
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