Faruqi seamlessly interweaves Uncle Rahman’s journal entries into the story and realistically portrays the relationships and dynamics of the town’s small Muslim population. Yusuf endures a life-changing incident when Ethan makes an accusation that publicly terrifies and humiliates him. Uncle Rahman gives Yusuf his journal from 2001-when he was 12-and through it Yusuf learns about how his uncle and other American Muslims were affected by Islamophobia and why 9/11 still matters today. With the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Yusuf’s social studies teacher has made it the subject of an assignment. Then he runs into bully Ethan Grant, a White boy whose father belongs to a nationalist group opposing the construction of a local mosque. Yusuf has a feeling that 2021 will be a great year he’s especially looking forward to participating in a robotics competition. Pakistani American Yusuf lives in the small town of Frey, Texas, with his father, who owns the A to Z Dollar Store his mom, a freelance journalist and editor and his younger sister.

The backmatter includes a glossary and bibliography for readers' further research and learning.Twelve-year-old Yusuf Azeem is excited to start sixth grade until he finds hostile and racist notes in his locker.

The authors introduce their book with a personal letter to the reader, setting out their motivations and hopes for the stories they are telling. Give this book to readers who are excited to learn about the great figures and thinkers in history!

Throughout history-from the golden age of the empires of Arabia, Iraq, Persia, and India, up to modern day-Muslims have shaped our world in essential ways, with achievements in music, medicine, politics, human rights, literature, sports, technology, and more. In this biographical collection, with stunning portraits and illustrations by Saffa Khan, authors Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz highlight some of the talented Muslim physicians, musicians, athletes, poets, and more who helped make the world we know today.Ī brilliant surgeon heals patients in the first millennium.Ī female king rules the Indian subcontinent.Ī poet pours his joy and grief into the world's best-selling verses.Īn iconic leader fights for civil rights.

The Wonders We Seek by Saffa Khan