https://ila-us.org Islamic Literature Non-Profit Organization Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:21:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://ila-us.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cropped-ila-icon-32x32.jpg https://ila-us.org 32 32 https://ila-us.org/book/a-map-for-falasteen/ https://ila-us.org/book/a-map-for-falasteen/#respond Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:00:03 +0000 https://ila-us.org/?post_type=book&p=1866 A beautifully illustrated picture book that follows the journey of a Palestinian child seeking connection, belonging, and a sense of home. Through tender storytelling and vivid visuals, the book explores themes of identity, heritage, displacement, and hope. Odeh’s narrative invites young readers to reflect on the meaning of home and the resilience of communities living in exile. A Map for Falasteen is both a heartfelt story for children and a gentle introduction to the experiences of Palestinian families.

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