Children's book Author

Reem Faruqi

Biography

Reem Faruqi based this book on her own experiences as a young Muslim girl immigrating to the United States. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

The latest

Reem's most recent book

Zarina Divided
Sale price
$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · May 20, 2025

Zarina Divided

When her country splits along religious lines, a girl may have to leave home.

336 pages
4.3 Goodreads · 204 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Reader favorites

Most Popular Reem Faruqi Books

Lailah's Lunchbox
Sale price
$1597

Lailah's Lunchbox

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

A girl navigates cultural differences during Ramadan at her new school.

Zarina Divided
Sale price
$1899

Zarina Divided

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

When her country splits along religious lines, a girl may have to leave home.

Amira's Picture Day
Sale price
$1697

Amira's Picture Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Eid or school picture day? Amira must choose.

Unsettled
Sale price
$1597

Unsettled

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

A girl navigates a new life in America, facing cultural challenges and sibling rivalry in her quest for belonging.

Call Me Adnan
Sale price
$1899

Call Me Adnan

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A boy who lives for table tennis swears off the game after a family tragedy.

The House Without Lights
Sale price
$1797

The House Without Lights

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A house longs to shine during holidays and discovers its unique moment with Eid.

At a glance

Book Stats

10

Authored

0

Illustrated

5

Collaborators

Picture books

5

Chapter books

5

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

Complete bibliography

All Reem Faruqi Books

Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

Zarina Divided
Sale price
$1899

Zarina Divided

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

When her country splits along religious lines, a girl may have to leave home.

The House Without Lights
Sale price
$1797

The House Without Lights

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A house longs to shine during holidays and discovers its unique moment with Eid.

Swimming Toward a Dream
Sale price
$1797

Swimming Toward a Dream

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023

A swimmer's Olympic dream faces war and perilous seas.

Call Me Adnan
Sale price
$1899

Call Me Adnan

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A boy who lives for table tennis swears off the game after a family tragedy.

Anisa's International Day
Sale price
$1597

Anisa's International Day

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Anisa's International Day plans unravel when her best friend turns distant. Can mehndi save the day?

Golden Girl
Sale price
$1597

Golden Girl

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A girl must choose between her bad habit and saving her family.

I Can Help
Sale price
$1697

I Can Help

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A girl faces peer pressure when helping a classmate leads to teasing.

Unsettled
Sale price
$1597

Unsettled

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

A girl navigates a new life in America, facing cultural challenges and sibling rivalry in her quest for belonging.

Amira's Picture Day
Sale price
$1697

Amira's Picture Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Eid or school picture day? Amira must choose.

Lailah's Lunchbox
Sale price
$1597

Lailah's Lunchbox

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

A girl navigates cultural differences during Ramadan at her new school.

Creative company

Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Reem Faruqi's books.

01

AE

02

Fahmida Azim

Illustrator / 1 shared book

FA

03

Lea Lyon

Illustrator / 1 shared book

LL

04

Mikela Prevost

Illustrator / 1 shared book

MP

05

NA