Young Adult 12-17 – The Islamic Library Association

Abdullah Hakeem: Surfing the Socials

Khalisa — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:14:06 +0000

As Abdullah navigates the ups and downs of social media, friendship, and growing up in the digital age. When online interactions turn tricky, he must rely on his wit, integrity, and problem-solving skills to handle misunderstandings, rumors, and peer pressure. With humor, relatable scenarios, and thoughtful lessons about communication and responsibility, this book is an entertaining and meaningful addition to the Abdullah Hakeem series.

Abdullah Hakeem: Kicking It with Frenemies

Khalisa — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:09:48 +0000

As Abdullah he navigates the tricky world of friendship, rivalry, and growing up. When former friends become frenemies, Abdullah must use his courage, cleverness, and teamwork to face challenges, solve problems, and stay true to himself. Packed with humor, relatable middle-grade situations, and lessons about empathy and loyalty, this book is a lively continuation of Abdullah Hakeem’s adventures.

Abdullah Hakeen Escaping the Pack

Khalisa — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:06:07 +0000

An adventurous and engaging novel following Abdullah Hakeem, a young protagonist who must navigate challenges, danger, and self-discovery as he seeks freedom from those who pursue him. With fast-paced action, vivid world-building, and a hero’s journey that blends courage, wit, and determination, this story explores themes of resilience, loyalty, and standing up for what is right. Escaping The Pack is a thrilling read for middle-grade and young teen audiences who love suspense, adventure, and stories of personal growth.

Far Away From Here

Khalisa — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:39:40 +0000

A quietly powerful novel that explores distance—geographical, emotional, and psychological—and the ways it shapes identity and belonging. Through intimate storytelling and sharply observed moments, the book traces characters navigating displacement, memory, and the pull between where they come from and where they find themselves. Kazi’s prose is restrained yet evocative, capturing the tensions of migration, home, and selfhood with sensitivity and depth. Far Away from Here is a thoughtful meditation on what it means to leave, to arrive, and to exist in between.

Does My Head Look Big In This?

Khalisa — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:27:23 +0000

Is a warm, funny, and thought-provoking YA novel by Randa Abdel-Fattah that follows Amelia “Mia” Hassan, a sixteen-year-old Australian-Palestinian Muslim girl who decides to wear the hijab full-time. Set in a Melbourne high school, the story explores identity, faith, friendship, family, and the everyday ups and downs of teenage life. With humor and heart, it challenges stereotypes and celebrates the courage it takes to stay true to yourself in a world full of assumptions.

Sitara, Lady of the Lotus

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:38:17 +0000

Princess Sitara, a Bengali Muslim who feels insecure about her N’daian heritage. She attends the Royal Academy in a Korean-inspired fantasy world, where she documents her life through a series of journal entries. The story explores Sitara’s journey to find friends, experience first love, and gain self-acceptance as she copes with her social anxiety and insecurity about her background.

Home Is a Silhouette

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:30:08 +0000

Asiya, a young woman with a restless heart, makes a mistake that forces her into a life of fear and violence behind the walls of a wealthy mogul’s mansion. Lila, a maid who has been at the mansion for five years, has become a shell of her former self, obedient to the “Master” with no hope of escape. When the two girls’ paths converge, their worlds are shattered, and they must collaborate to find a way to be free from the mogul’s power.

A Little Bit of Love

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:25:30 +0000

The story begins during the devastating monsoon floods in Mumbai in 2005, where a chance encounter sparks a connection between two young people from different walks of life. Afrah: A young and determined woman, Afrah’s main ambition is to become a school teacher. When the monsoon rains hit, she saves Sadiq, a young medical student who is so protective of the books he borrowed that he is unwilling to abandon them in the flood. Sadiq: A driven medical student with his life mapped out. His goal is to become a surgeon and move out to escape his narcissistic father and protect his mother. After their initial meeting during the floods, the two continue to cross paths while commuting on Mumbai’s local trains. As their relationship develops, Sadiq begins to question his carefully laid plans.

Blood of the Levant (Ichor Heart)

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:14:29 +0000

A century of war rages between the Empire of Europa and the Russian Tsardom over control of “Ichor ore”. The Ichor is also present in the veins of special individuals known as “Ichor Hearts,” who are used as weapons of conquest. The narrative follows two central characters: Omar: A young Muslim from the Syrian vassal of Europa, he is secretly an Ichor Heart with rapid healing abilities. After a tragedy strikes his family, he seeks vengeance and joins Europa’s Royal Legion to fight back against the Russians. Yuri Romanov: The Russian Prince is tormented by nightmares and sets out on his own quest to uncover the truth behind his origins and the fate of his loved ones. The story unfolds in two parallel timelines, exploring themes of faith, destiny, politics, and the brutality of war. A central subplot involves Omar joining a group of Ichor Hearts to infiltrate a Russian command to find the missing Prince Yuri.

Lala Comics: The Hilarious Encounters of a Muslim Woman Learning Her Religion

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:07:14 +0000

The Hilarious Encounters of a Muslim Woman Learning Her Religion is a compilation of comic strips by illustrator Umm Sulayman. The stories follow a Muslim woman, Lala, as she navigates life with her family and often misunderstands Islamic teachings, leading to humorous and relatable situations.