Juvenile Fiction - Historical - Middle East

A follow-up to the popular 'Twas the Evening of Christmas from beloved author Glenys Nellist. 'Twas the Morning of Easter tells the story of the resurrection of Jesus in a fresh way, with a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children will love, following the...

'Twas the Season of Lent is a 40-day devotional and storybook that explores the life, words, and works of Jesus and encourages families to draw closer to God during the Lenten Season. From beloved author Glenys Nellist, this book focused on Jesus's mission to...

A Palestinian Story is a semi-autobiographical account of the author's family history in Palestine, as well as a message of hope for the next generation. Every Palestinian family in the world had their lives upended in the Nakba of 1948, where more than half...

When Saamidah, a young Palestinian refugee, is asked by her friends what her name means, she isn't quite sure what to say. She turns to her baba for some answers - but what she gets is an adventure beyond her wildest dreams. Join Saamidah...

A 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...

Gather the family for an exciting read about Paul's first missionary journey! Thirteen-year-old Ethan is happiest when he's hiding between sacks of grain in his mother's storeroom. There, he's safe from the world and doesn't have to be brave or clever like his grandfather...

A beautifully illustrated tale of traditional crafts and communal power.Rachelle is a young girl living in Fès, Morocco in 1920. Surrounded by a warm community of friends, family, and craftspeople--both Jewish and Muslim--Rachelle spends her days playing with other young girls in her neighborhood,...

A father and his daughters may not be able to return home . . . but they can celebrate stories of their homeland! As bedtime approaches, three young girls eagerly await the return of their father who tells them stories of a faraway homeland--Palestine....

For all lovers of horses and history, it's the next book in the popular Horse Diaries series. Born in the Arabian Desert in the ninth century, Yatimah is a black Arabian filly whose name means "orphan." She enjoys her life at the oasis, with...

A multigenerational and empowering story that explores the resilience of the human spirit to persist through life's most difficult challenges, using the powerful symbolism that the key has come to represent in the Palestinian cause for freedom and justice.Author: Rifk EbeidPublisher: Rifk EbeidPublished: 09/29/2024Pages:...

He was named "Sham" for the sun, this golden-red stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco's stone stables. Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. Although he was swift as...

The legendary history of thoroughbred heritage is artfully depicted alongside a tale of remarkable friendship between a boy and his horse in this classic story that won the Newbery Medal, now in a gorgeous hardcover gift edition. He was named "Sham" for the sun,...

Based on historical events, this unforgettable and inspiring tale for middle-grade readers is about a young boy torn from the only life he's ever known and held captive as a prisoner of war. In 1982, twelve-year-old Reza has no interest in joining Iran's war...

A heartwarming Purim story about friendship, courage, and being yourself. Perfect for preschoolers, Max's Mask introduces Jewish values and holiday traditions through relatable characters and playful classroom moments. Max is nervous. He's starting at a new school, which means a new teacher and new...

Discover the miracles of Jesus in this stunning picture book from award-winning author and illustrator John Hendrix. In this moving interpretation of the life and ministry of Jesus, John Hendrix brings to life the Biblical accounts of Jesus's miracles, crucifixion, and resurrection. From the...

A journey through fear, love, and hope-told through a child's eyes.Cannons boom. Clouds gather. A little girl named Anoosh and her family climb aboard a mule cart and leave everything behind. As they travel from Aintab to Aleppo, Anoosh finds courage in her mother's...

★ "A beautiful and poignant coming-of-age book . . . Based on the author's and illustrator's personal experiences, this unique war story is full of hope and resilience that shines through even the worst of situations" - School Library Journal, starred review The world...

Three starred reviews! Based on the true story of the author's great-grandmother, this "affectingly gentle" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book about surviving the Armenian Genocide sparkles with hope and heart even amid unspeakable tragedy--perfect for readers of The Proudest Blue and Yuyi Morales's...

From Ezra Jack Keats Award honoree author Zahra Marwan, a picture book about the magic power of art to connect us to the past and to each other. * "A powerful story." -School Library Journal, starred review* "Begs multiple viewings." -Horn Book, starred review*...

Following in the footsteps of the immensely popular Jotham's Journey and Bartholomew's Passage, this captivating story will take families through Advent to Christmas as they share in Tabitha's adventures. "Her chores had become so routine that she didn't even realize she was doing them,...