Books About Middle Eastern · 24 titles considered

The Best Middle Eastern Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about middle eastern? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Everything Sad Is Untrue
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Other Words for Home

By Jasmine Warga

A girl leaves Syria for America, facing new challenges and discovering herself.

Newbery Medal (2020)
342 pages· 30,125 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 35,356 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

Everything Sad Is Untrue

A refugee boy spins tales to claim his truth in a skeptical classroom.

356 pages· 85,022 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 45,689 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2020

Farah Rocks Fifth Grade

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

144 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 262 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

Nowhere Boy

A Syrian refugee and an American boy forge an unlikely friendship in Brussels, defying the odds together.

368 pages· 76,534 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 6,914 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A Galaxy of Sea Stars

Izzy must choose between old friendships and a new bond that challenges her beliefs.

208 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 441 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2016

It Ain't So Awful, Falafel

New kid Cindy faces cultural challenges in 1970s California amid rising anti-Iran sentiments.

384 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,594 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

City of the Plague God

A boy discovers his immortality and must save Manhattan from a deadly plague.

400 pages· 77,256 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,754 ratings
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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.

36 pages· 1,040 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,127 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

The Tryout

By Christina Soontornvat, Joanna Cacao (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Tryout series

Two friends face cheerleading tryouts and test their bond under pressure.

272 pages· 8,186 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,419 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero

A young boy faces prejudice and heartache on the 9/11 anniversary while pursuing his robotics dream.

384 pages· 68,402 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,612 ratings
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Middle Eastern Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about middle eastern for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Halal Hot Dogs

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Musa's quest for the perfect Jummah treat faces unexpected hurdles. Can he savor his favorite halal hot dogs?

Nour's Secret Library

Ages 6–10 · 2022

In a war-torn city, two children create a secret library, finding hope amid chaos.

The Shape of Home

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Rashin's first school day in America reveals the unique shapes of home. What shape is yours?

Saffron Ice Cream

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A girl's first beach trip in a new country reveals unexpected delights and memories.

Snow for Everyone!

Ages 4–8 · 2019

In snowy Jerusalem, three friends discover a surprising truth about sharing and unity.

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Middle Eastern Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about middle eastern for developing and independent readers.

Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A boy discovers his alchemist heritage and faces a hidden evil at a mysterious academy.

It Won't Always Be Like This

2022

A girl navigates family and identity in a foreign land, discovering unexpected connections.

Playing Atari with Saddam Hussein
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Playing Atari with Saddam Hussein

Ages 10–12 · 2018

A boy's world is upended by war, facing bombings and uncertainty in 1991 Iraq.

The Magical Reality of Nadia

Ages 8–12 · 2021

An ancient amulet glows, revealing secrets. Can Nadia use it to face prejudice and win a contest?

Moonchild: Voyage of the Lost and Found

Ages 9–12 · 2024

A storm wrecks Amira's ship, leading her to a land of secrets and a quest to find her missing jinn friend.

Middle School Mischief (the Magical Reality of Nadia #2)
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Middle School Mischief (the Magical Reality of Nadia #2)

Ages 9–12 · 2021

Nadia faces school chaos and a magical amulet's secret. Can she solve it all?

Strange Boarders

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A refugee's skateboard is stolen. Can he out-skate the thief to reclaim it?

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