"With colorful, appealing cartoon illustrations and a text that reads aloud well, this touching story encourages kids not only to accept people from different cultures and religions but to stand up for themselves when they're being bullied." --ALA Booklist (starred review)

From award-winning author Reem Faruqi, of Amira's Picture Day, Lailah's Lunchbox, Milloo's Mind, and Unsettled, comes an empowering picture book about a girl who stands up for her Muslim culture and identity and counters bullying with love, peace, and kindness.

My name is Salma, which means peace. Islam also means peace. I wish more people knew that.

Salma is Muslim, an identity she takes pride in. But not everyone understands Salma's religion the way she does, including news reporters, and even a boy in her class, who bullies Salma for belonging to the culture and faith she loves. However, when things go too far, Salma says, "Enough is enough!" and finds the courage to defend herself while also spreading a message of peace.

Author: Reem Faruqi
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 05/07/2024
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 10.12h x 8.32w x 0.34d
ISBN: 9780063206182
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2024
Booklist 04/15/2024 pg. 50
Publishers Weekly 05/06/2024