Arab American Book Award · 2021

The 2021 Arab American Book Award

Farah Rocks Fifth Grade and The Arabic Quilt won the 2021 Arab American Book Award.

2021 Arab American Book Award Winner · Children's/Young Adult
Farah Rocks Fifth Grade
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2020

Farah Rocks Fifth Grade

By Susan Muaddi Darraj, Ruaida Mannaa (Illustrator) · Farah Rocks series

A new bully threatens Farah's plans, forcing her into a web of lies.

Arab American Book Award (2021)
144 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 262 ratings
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Summary: Farah Hajjar dreams of attending the Magnet Academy with her best friend, Allie. But when new student Dana Denver bullies her brother Samir, Farah's plans unravel. Determined to protect Samir, she devises a risky plan involving deception. As her lies grow, Farah must navigate the challenges of fifth grade and confront the bully. Will her secrets be her downfall, or can she outsmart Dana and secure her future?
2021 Arab American Book Award Winner · Children's/Young Adult
The Arabic Quilt
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

The Arabic Quilt

By Aya Khalil, Anait Semirdzhyan (Illustrator)

A new school, a forgotten lunch, and a path to acceptance.

Arab American Book Award (2021)
36 pages· 1,040 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,127 ratings
$17.95Save 5%
Summary: Kanzi, new to America from Egypt, just wants to fit in at school. But when her mother brings her forgotten lunch, teasing ensues. Wrapped in her grandmother's Arabic quilt, Kanzi finds solace and inspiration. Her poem about the quilt catches her teacher's eye, sparking a class project that bridges cultures. Can Kanzi's cherished memories of home help her find acceptance in this new world?
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