Bashi, Golbarg. P is for Palestine: A Palestine Alphabet Book.New York: Dr. Bashi. 2018.
The world’s first-ever English-language ABC story book about Palestine, told in simple rhythmic rhyme with illustrations to act as an educational, colorful, empowering reference for children, showcasing the geography, the beauty and strength of Palestinian culture.

Laird, Elizabeth and Nimr, Sonia.A Little Piece of Ground. Chicago, IL: Haymarket Books, 2006.
A novel about war and peace by one of Great Britain’s best-known young adult authors explores the human cost of the occupation of Palestinian lands on the West Bank through the eyes of a young boy who longs to play football with his friends while living under a strict Israeli curfew instituted after a suicide bombing.

Muhammad, Ibtihaj and Ali, S. K.The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family.New York: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2019.
With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It’s the start of a brand-new year and, best of all, it’s her older sister Asiya’s first day of hijab–a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.

Shami ,Wafa.Easter in Ramallah: A Story of Childhood Memories. New Providence, NJ, Bowker, 2019.
Easter in Ramallah is a story about friendship and holiday traditions that have been shared among Palestinian Christian and Muslim families for centuries. A story that reflects the tradition of celebrating Easter holiday that was carried on for years and takes the reader to a fun festive place that is filled with a colorful atmosphere, drums playing, love and laughter from the eye of a child.

Shami, Wafa.Olive Harvest in Palestine: A Story of Childhood Memories. New Providence, NJ, Bowker, 2019.
A story about the harvest traditions that have been shared among Palestinian farmers for centuries. The story takes the reader’s imagination on a journey, starting from how the olives are picked, through how they are pressed into oil, bottled, and finally arrive in the consumer’s hands. Along the way the reader shares in this festive working atmosphere filled with singing, eating, love, and laughter portrayed from the eyes of a child.

Warga, Jasmine.Other Words for Home. New York: Balzer+Bray, 2019.
A gorgeously written, hopeful middle-grade Newbery Honor novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven’t quite prepared her for starting school in the U.S.—and her new label of “Middle Eastern.” But this life also brings unexpected surprises—there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is. This lyrical, life-affirming story is about losing and finding home and, most importantly, finding yourself.