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#SchoolSpirit Day 29: #Lunch can be problematic for those going through Ramadan fasting, especially after Leila was singled out for not having brought her #lunch box – with well-meaning classmates offering to share their #lunch with Lailah. A bit overwhelmed, Laila sought refuge in that one place where she felt safe, seen, and heard: the library. My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-gAo

Heartwarming story of a young Muslim girl who spends lunchtime in the library while fasting during Ramadan. Based on the author‘s own experience, this sweet picture book has been challenged/banned, like some other children‘s books with strong Muslim characters. #bannedbooks #kidlit

A very simple intro to Ramadan. Though this is an illustrated story, it‘s not meant for very young readers. Each page has too much text for a typical picture book audience, & the main character‘s age isn‘t specified, but from the images & the fact that this is her first year fasting, we can assume she‘s 9-12. This is the story of a girl who‘s new to the US, & is scared to tell her teachers she‘s fasting. Luckily they turn out to be great!

Today is the birthday of a wonderful Librarian named Tiffany. She passed away at the end of February. She was always so wonderful to me. This was the last interaction I had with her was this book. I feel so terrible it took till today for me to realize she passed.

Cute little children's book. I'm so glad I got the opportunity to read it.

Lailah is missing her friends after her move from Abu Dhabi to Georgia, especially when she learns she will get to fast for the first time during Ramadan. She's in a new school with classmates and teachers who don't celebrate Ramadan.

Lailah finds a way to express herself through writing, and finds a supportive teacher and librarian.

Great story for grade schoolers, and includes an author's note.

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