Family – The Islamic Library Association

The Proudest Blue

Khalisa — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:46:19 +0000

A powerful and affirming picture book that celebrates faith, family, and resilience. Told through the eyes of a young girl watching her older sister wear hijab to school for the first time, the story explores pride in identity alongside the challenges of misunderstanding and prejudice. With warmth and honesty, the book highlights the strength found in self-confidence, sisterhood, and community support. The Proudest Blue offers young readers a joyful and empowering story about embracing who you are and standing tall in the face of adversity.

Eid Empanadas

Khalisa — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:38:33 +0000

Omar Hernández feels like an outsider at his Islamic school, An-Noor Islamic Academy, even after a year and a half. His mother is from Puerto Rico, and his father’s parents immigrated from Ecuador, giving his family a Latino-Muslim heritage that he feels is different from his classmates’. When his teacher assigns the class an essay on how their families celebrate Ramadan and Eid, Omar becomes nervous that his family’s customs will make him stand out even more. With support from his teacher and family, Omar finds the courage to share his family’s festive traditions, including their special recipe for empanadas. Through this experience, Omar learns to embrace his heritage and discovers that sharing his traditions can be a source of pride and connection.

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.