Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter

Mark Gonzales
$16.14 $18.99
A Huffington Post Most Powerful Children's Book of 2017

From Muslim and Latino poet Mark Gonzales comes a touching and lyrical picture book about a parent who encourages their child to find joy and pride in all aspects of their multicultural identity.

Dear little one,
...know you are wondrous.
A child of crescent moons,
a builder of mosques,
a descendant of brilliance,
an ancestor in training.

Written as a letter from a father to his daughter, Yo Soy Muslim is a celebration of social harmony and multicultural identities. The vivid and elegant verse, accompanied by magical and vibrant illustrations, highlights the diversity of the Muslim community as well as Indigenous identity. A literary journey of discovery and wonder, Yo Soy Muslim is sure to inspire adults and children alike.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for You
Published: 08/29/2017
ISBN: 9781481489362
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.60w x 0.50d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 06/01/2017
Publishers Weekly 05/29/2017
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2017
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2017
Booklist 07/01/2017 pg. 69
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2017 pg. 42
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2017 pg. 70
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 194388 / Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter
Reading Level: 2.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5