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

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.

Author: Mark Gonzales
Publisher: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for You
Published: 08/29/2017
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.60w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781481489362
Audience: Ages 4-8

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


Review Citation(s):
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

About the Author
Mark Gonzales is a father, futurist, and one of the most innovative storytellers of our time. His creative portfolio spans twenty countries and includes: 3 TED stages, HBO Def Poetry, Stanford University, and the United Nations. Yo Soy Muslim is his first venture into children's literature, a journey inspired by his daughter and the stories she'll grow up reading. Currently, Mark journeys between California and northern Africa with his family, seeding ways to excite the human imagination.

Mehrdokht Amini has illustrated several books for children including Chicken in the Kitchen by Nnedi Okorafor, which won the 2016 Children's Africana Best Book Award, and Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns by Hena Khan. She has illustrated books published in Iran, Poland, Korea, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Mehrdokht grew up in Iran and now lives in Surrey, England. Visit her website at MyArt2C.com.