Arab American Book Award · 2024

The 2024 Arab American Book Award

Homeland won the 2024 Arab American Book Award. Browse it alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2024 Arab American Book Award Winner · Children's
Homeland
Graphic Nov.
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2022

Homeland

By Hannah Moushabeck, Reem Madooh (Illustrator)

A father shares stories of a homeland his daughters have never seen.

Arab American Book Award (2024)
40 pages
4.6/5 Goodreads · 782 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Summary: As bedtime nears, three sisters eagerly await their father's tales of Palestine. Through his vivid memories, the Old City of Jerusalem comes alive, igniting a love for a home they cannot visit. This touching story explores the power of storytelling to connect generations and keep the spirit of a distant homeland alive. Will these stories be enough to bridge the gap between past and present?
2024 Honor Books
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Tagging Freedom

Graffiti unites two cousins across continents, challenging their courage and convictions.

288 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 224 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Summary: Kareem, a young graffiti artist from Damascus, finds his life intertwined with his cousin Samira's in the U.S. as they navigate art and activism. When Kareem's subversive messages draw attention, Samira faces a dilemma: protect her social standing or support her cousin's cause. As their worlds collide, they must decide what freedom truly means. Will they stand together or be torn apart by their choices?
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

Salma Makes a Home

By Danny Ramadan, Anna Bron (Illustrator) · Salma series

Salma fears losing her father again as they adjust to life in a new country. Can they find home together?

120 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 115 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Summary: Salma's joy at reuniting with her father in a new country is shadowed by fear. As she helps him adapt, memories of Syria resurface, stirring her own longing for their homeland. Can Salma and her father reconcile their past with their present, finding a way to embrace two homes? Discover how Salma navigates identity, family, and belonging in this heartfelt tale.
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