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1) Aliya's secret: a story of Ramadan

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"It looks like someone took a big bite out of the moon--and that marks the beginning of Ramadan! As her Abba and Ammi prepare for their month-long fast, Aliya has a secret: she's going to fast, too! Even though Ammi told her she's not allowed to until she turns thirteen. At school, Aliya starts her secret fast full of determination. She skips lunch, despite her rumbling tummy, and doesn't give in even when she's offered a birthday cupcake with sprinkles!...

2) Always Anjali

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Sheth, Sheetal, 1976-

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Anjali and her friends are excited to buy matching personalized license plates for their bikes--but Anjali can't find a plate with her name. She is often teased about her "different" name, and this is the last straw. Anjali is so upset that she demands her parents let her pick a new name! When they refuse, Anjali decides to take a closer look at who she is--beyond her name--and why being different means being marvelous.

3) The amazing discoveries of Ibn Sina

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Sharaf al-Dīn, Fāṭimah

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Introduces young readers to Ibn Sina, telling his story as he might tell it himself. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of this philosopher, scientist and physician who was one of the greatest thinkers of his time.

4) American desi

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Gopal, Jyoti Rajan

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An American child of East Asian descent revels in dances, clothing, games, foods and other characteristics of both cultures, while blending them into what makes this American desi unique.

5) Amira's picture day

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Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once.

6) And yet you shine: the Kohinoor diamond, colonization, and resistance

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Kelkar, Supriya

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The story of the world's most famous diamonds -- stolen from South Asia during colonization and now among the crown jewels in London -- is a call to action for readers to decolonize and hold their heads high.

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Singh, Tanu Shree

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Ani's world has gone dark in his mother's absence, and his family and friends are unable to help, but when Mama finally returns, with her hair missing, her love chases the darkness away. Includes a note to parents and caregivers.

8) B is for Bangladesh

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Rahamāna, Ūrmi

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10) The beautiful layers of me

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Payne, Sophia (Writer of picture books)

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"Ameena can't wait for her auntie's Nikah. She's never been to a wedding, and today there is one in her own garden! After putting on the salwar kameez that Babu gave her, with its soft layers of floaty fabric, she feels like a princess, skipping down the garden path. 'Oh wow!' comes a friendly voice over the fence. 'I wish I had pajamas like that!' Suddenly Ameena, her cheeks hot, starts to wonder: should she wear something else?"-- Provided by publisher....

11) Beautifully me

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Zubi, a happy Bangladeshi girl, is excited about her first day of school, but at breakfast she is puzzled by her mother and older sister worrying about being "too big," and even at school she hears other people criticizing each other's bodies, and she starts to worry that maybe something is wrong with how she looks--until her declaration at dinner that she is on a diet makes her family realize what they have been doing wrong.

12) Bela and Lily

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Kazi, Natasha Khan

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Bela and Lily do not speak the same language, but they still become friends.

13) The best Eid ever

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Mobin-Uddin, Asma

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Aneesa and her grandmother come up with a plan to help two girls who are refugees celebrate Eid in America.

14) Bhangra boogie

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"Talia wants to be as graceful as the bhangra dancers at the mehndi: Bend! Twirl! Snap! But her feet drag and her arms freeze when she tries to dance in front of others. Instead, she shrinks in her chair. But maybe with some help from her dadi, Talia will find the courage to take to the floor. Then, can she convince Dadi to join her?"-- Provided by publisher.

15) Bharatanatyam in ballet shoes

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"A girl explores her love of dancing and her cultural identity in a lively picture book with echoes of the real-life collaboration between Bharatanatyam icon Rukmini Devi Arundale and ballerina Anna Pavlova. Paro comes from a dancing family. At home, she dances Bharatanatyam with her mom, and now she's excited to learn ballet. But what if she can't dance like the other kids in her class? Ballerinas move like fairies, while Bharatanatyam dancers seem...

16) Bilal cooks daal

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Bilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done.-- Provided by Publisher.

17) Bindu's Bindis

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Kelkar, Supriya, 1980-

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"This charming picture book is about a little girl who loves her bindis (and the many creative shapes they come in!). The bindis are also a connection to her Nani who lives in India. When Nani comes to visit Bindu and brings the bindis to her, it is just in time to wear something new to the school talent show. Bindu and Nani work together to shine their brightest and embrace their sparkle, even when they stand out from the crowd."--Amazon.com.

18) The boy who dreamed of infinity: a tale of the genius Ramanujan

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"If Ramanujan could crack the number 1 open and find infinity, what secrets would he discover inside other numbers?"--Back cover.

19) Bracelets for Bina's brothers

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LaRocca, Rajani

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Bina has three older brothers and this year she wants to make them bracelets for Raksha Bandhan, an Indian holiday that celebrates brothers and sisters--but first she must come up with patterns that include only their favorite colors, plus one unique bead that celebrates their special interests.

20) Bringing Asha home

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Krishnaswami, Uma, 1956-

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Eight-year-old Arun waits impatiently while international adoption paperwork is completed so that he can meet his new baby sister from India.