A Party in Ramadan
Story by Asma Mobin-Uddin
Illustrated by Laura Jacobsen

From Booklist:
"With lively pastel-and-pencil artwork, this warm picture book shows and tells the observance and meaning of Ramadan through the viewpoint of a Muslim child in a diverse neighborhood. ... The blend of the upbeat and challenging moments will spark discussion, and a final note fills in more about the holy month and what it means."

From School Library Journal:
"This is a beautiful tale of a child grasping her identity yet being able to embrace the differences around her. ... This is a perfect resource for teaching about choices, sharing, and empathy. Throughout the engaging story, readers are acquainted with Islamic practice. Jacobsen’s skillful, gentle images show harmony in diversity."

From Kirkus Reviews:
"[T]his is a compassionate family story that functions beautifully as both mirror for Muslim-American children and window for their non-Muslim friends. ... A worthwhile addition to the still-too-sparse literature for children about Muslim-Americans."

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