
By Mark Gonzales, Mehrdokht Amini (Illustrator)
A father guides his child to embrace their multicultural identity.
In 'Yo Soy Muslim,' a father writes to his daughter, encouraging her to embrace her multicultural heritage. As a child of crescent moons and a builder of mosques, she is urged to find joy in her diverse identity. This lyrical journey celebrates the beauty of social harmony and the richness of Muslim and Indigenous cultures. With vibrant illustrations, this book invites readers to explore the wonders of multiculturalism and the strength found in diversity. Will she discover the pride and joy in her unique identity?
From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapes—and traditions—of the Muslim world. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets is equally at home in a classroom reading circle and on a parent’s lap being read to a child.
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