Birthday Kunafa

Birthday KunafaA unique wordless picture book about Palestine that will fill your imagination and tickle your senses with a hearty dose of Palestinian family, food, and fortitude. To celebrate her birthday, all Amal wants is to bite into the sweetest slice of cheesy kunafa from Nablus Sweets, the best place in town. When her party ends with no kunafa in sight, she comes up with a plan. Will Amal be able to overcome all the obstacles that she must face in order to

Muslim girls may feel different

A laugh-out-loud

”Ahed Tamimi is a world-renowned Palestinian activist

a life of struggle or comfort

Who’s ever heard of a fire-breathing armadillo

she also sees travel and luck

Nur bears the crushing loss and finds her adolescent life more demanding and complex

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0804856195

and pride in their Muslim identity through the practical example of their loving hijabi moms

and this portrait of a family and community that takes joy and pride in their identity and traditions is refreshing

Maybe if Bilal can prove himself on the pitcher’s mound

Suddenly Deena’s latest creative outlet becomes another thing that makes her feel nauseated and unsure of herself