Books with Muslim Characters

Last updated: June 30, 2026

From family dramas to dating dilemmas, from holiday celebrations to fighting racial or religious prejudice at school, these books offer mirrors of and windows into the lives of Muslim kids and teens. There are a few nonfiction books included as well, including ones by or about Malala Yousafzai for different age levels. For more stories of struggle and joy, check out our Books to Help Kids Understand the Immigrant Experience and Books About Racism and Social Justice.

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It's Ramadan, Curious George book cover: Curious George, the man in the yellow hat, and a boy look up at a crescent moon on a starry night

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It's Ramadan, Curious George

age 3+

Kid-friendly look at Muslim traditions of Ramadan and Eid.

H. A. Rey , Hena Khan Board (2016)

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BOOK

Beautifully Me

age 4+

Family remembers what beauty really is in kind, joyful tale.

Nabela Noor Picture Book (2021)

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Young girl looking up at moon and stars with excited, happy face.

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Hannah and the Ramadan Gift

age 4+

Sweet, inspiring story about girl's Ramadan celebration.

Qasim Rashid Picture Book (2021)

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Not Yet book cover: Smiling girl skater wearing bright pink head scarf that trails up into a blue sky

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Not Yet: The Story of an Unstoppable Skater

age 4+

Inspiring tale of girl who follows her dream and succeeds.

Hadley Davis , Zahra Lari Picture Book (2024)

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Our Favorite Day of the Year Cover

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Our Favorite Day of the Year

age 4+

Warm celebration of various cultures' holidays, traditions.

A.E. Ali Picture Book (2020)

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Ramadan Rain book cover: Dark-skinned mother and daughter in head scarves stand in an arched opening holding hands, with rain falling

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Ramadan Rain

age 4+

Girl works through her feelings in poetic Ramadan story.

Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow Picture Book (2026)

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The Kindest Red: The Proudest Blue, Book 2

age 4+

Kindness saves picture day in sweet, affirming sequel.

Ibtihaj Muhammad , S.K. Ali Picture Book (2023)

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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family Poster Image

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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

age 4+

Vivid art, powerful story about sisters overcoming bigotry.

Ibtihaj Muhammad , S.K. Ali Picture Book (2019)

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

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

age 4+

Poetic call to be proud of your heritage in a diverse world.

Mark Gonzales Picture Book (2017)

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Amira's picture day book cover

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Amira's Picture Day

age 5+

Sweet story about juggling two important days of the year.

Reem Faruqi Picture Book (2021)

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Malala's Magic Pencil

age 5+

Nobel winner tells what inspired activism in relatable tale.

Malala Yousafzai Picture Book (2017)

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My Olive Tree book cover: Little girl with brown eyes in a blue keffiyeh, striped dress, smiles at sprouting olive tree, trees behind and a bird above

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My Olive Tree

age 5+

Heartfelt, community-oriented story of resilience and hope.

Hazar Elbayya Picture Book (2024)

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The Boldest White book cover: A young fencer in a white hijab and uniform stands by a minaret, observed by another girl in a blue hijab

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The Boldest White: A Story of Hijab and Community: The Proudest Blue, Book 3

age 5+

Determined fencer faces performance anxiety in sweet book.

Ibtihaj Muhammad , S.K. Ali Picture Book (2024)

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The Gift of Eid book cover: A mother in a hijab holds her daughter’s hand before a heart-shaped window that frames a minaret

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The Gift of Eid

age 5+

A heartfelt tale of loss and love around a Muslim holiday.

Shifa Saltagi Safadi Picture Book (2025)

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The Gift of Ramadan

age 5+

Heartfelt story about Ramadan and learning how to sparkle.

Rabiah York Lumbard Picture Book (2019)

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Yasmin in Charge

age 5+

Problem-solving girl shares her culture in sweet stories.

Saadia Faruqi For Beginning Readers (2019)

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Girl sits at desk with teddy bear.

BOOK

Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story

age 5+

Girl's kindness shines in gorgeous Ramadan tale.

Shirin Shamsi Holiday (2022)

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Book cover: I Am Malala Yousafzai

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I Am Malala Yousafzai: Ordinary People Change the World

age 6+

Engaging bio of teen education activist/Nobel prize winner.

Brad Meltzer Biography (2022)

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Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X Poster Image

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Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X

age 6+

Malcolm X's daughter portrays his childhood in earnest bio.

Ilyasah Shabazz History (2014)

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Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time Poster Image

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Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time

age 6+

Lively bios of remarkable Muslim women inspire, entertain.

Saira Mir Picture Book (2019)

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