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Teen Reads Celebrating Arab American Heritage

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Long before Arab American Heritage Month was federally recognized in 2021, Arabic people in America celebrated themselves, each other, and their culture. Continuing that celebration, take a look at the books and ebooks below, all written by Arab or Arab American authors!

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Americanized

Americanized

Rebel Without A Green Card

by Saedi, Sara

Book - 2019

At 13, straight-A student Sara Saedi discovers that she's breaking the law simply by living in the United States as an undocumented immigrant. This story ...Show more At 13, straight-A student Sara Saedi discovers that she's breaking the law simply by living in the United States as an undocumented immigrant. This story follows her progress towards getting her green card, but that’s only a portion of her experience as an Iranian-“American” teenager. From fearing that she might be kicked out of the country to the just-as-terrifying prospect of being the only one of her friends to not have a date to prom, this moving and hilarious story is for anyone who has ever shared either fear. Show less

At 13, straight-A student Sara Saedi discovers that she's breaking the law simply by living in the United States as an undocumented immigrant. This story ...Show more At 13, straight-A student Sara Saedi discovers that she's breaking the law simply by living in the United States as an undocumented immigrant. This story follows her progress towards getting her green card, but that’s only a portion of her experience as an Iranian-“American” teenager. From fearing that she might be kicked out of the country to the just-as-terrifying prospect of being the only one of her friends to not have a date to prom, this moving and hilarious story is for anyone who has ever shared either fear. Show less

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All-American Muslim Girl

All-American Muslim Girl

by Courtney, Nadine Jolie

Book - 2019

16-year-old Allie, aged seven when she knew her family was different and feared, struggles to claim her Muslim and Arabic heritage while finding her place as an American teenager. 16-year-old Allie, aged seven when she knew her family was different and feared, struggles to claim her Muslim and Arabic heritage while finding her place as an American teenager. Show less

16-year-old Allie, aged seven when she knew her family was different and feared, struggles to claim her Muslim and Arabic heritage while finding her place as an American teenager. 16-year-old Allie, aged seven when she knew her family was different and feared, struggles to claim her Muslim and Arabic heritage while finding her place as an American teenager. Show less

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Code Name

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Butterfly

by Bsharat, Ahlam

eBook - 2016

Butterfly draws us into her world of adult hypocrisy, sibling rivalries, girlfriends' power plays, unrequited love, and political tension. As she observes...Show more Butterfly draws us into her world of adult hypocrisy, sibling rivalries, girlfriends' power plays, unrequited love, and political tension. As she observes her fragile environment with all its conflicts, Butterfly is compelled to question everything around her. Show less

Butterfly draws us into her world of adult hypocrisy, sibling rivalries, girlfriends' power plays, unrequited love, and political tension. As she observes...Show more Butterfly draws us into her world of adult hypocrisy, sibling rivalries, girlfriends' power plays, unrequited love, and political tension. As she observes her fragile environment with all its conflicts, Butterfly is compelled to question everything around her. Show less

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Here We Are Now

Here We Are Now

by Warga, Jasmine

Book - 2017

Taliah accompanies her estranged father to meet his dying father and the rest of his family. On the way she learns about how her parents met and separated...Show more Taliah accompanies her estranged father to meet his dying father and the rest of his family. On the way she learns about how her parents met and separated, her mother's experience as a Jordanian immigrant, and her own ability to accept change and open up to others. Show less

Taliah accompanies her estranged father to meet his dying father and the rest of his family. On the way she learns about how her parents met and separated...Show more Taliah accompanies her estranged father to meet his dying father and the rest of his family. On the way she learns about how her parents met and separated, her mother's experience as a Jordanian immigrant, and her own ability to accept change and open up to others. Show less

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How Does It Feel to Be A Problem?

How Does It Feel to Be A Problem?

Being Young and Arab in America

by Bayoumi, Moustafa

Book - 2008

The story of how young Arab and Muslim Americans are forging lives for themselves in a country that often mistakes them for the enemy. The story of how young Arab and Muslim Americans are forging lives for themselves in a country that often mistakes them for the enemy. Show less

The story of how young Arab and Muslim Americans are forging lives for themselves in a country that often mistakes them for the enemy. The story of how young Arab and Muslim Americans are forging lives for themselves in a country that often mistakes them for the enemy. Show less

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Huda F Are You?

Huda F Are You?

by Fahmy, Huda

Graphic Novel - 2021

Huda and her family just moved to Dearborn, Michigan, a small town with a big Muslim population. In her old town, Huda knew exactly who she was—she was the hijabi girl. But in Dearborn, everyone is the hijabi girl. Huda and her family just moved to Dearborn, Michigan, a small town with a big Muslim population. In her old town, Huda knew exactly who she was—she was the hijabi girl. But in Dearborn, everyone is the hijabi girl. Show less

Huda and her family just moved to Dearborn, Michigan, a small town with a big Muslim population. In her old town, Huda knew exactly who she was—she was the hijabi girl. But in Dearborn, everyone is the hijabi girl. Huda and her family just moved to Dearborn, Michigan, a small town with a big Muslim population. In her old town, Huda knew exactly who she was—she was the hijabi girl. But in Dearborn, everyone is the hijabi girl. Show less

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I Was Their American Dream

I Was Their American Dream

A Graphic Memoir

by Gharib, Malaka

Graphic Novel - 2019

The daughter of parents with unfulfilled dreams themselves, Malaka navigates her childhood chasing her parents' ideals, learning to code-switch between he...Show more The daughter of parents with unfulfilled dreams themselves, Malaka navigates her childhood chasing her parents' ideals, learning to code-switch between her family's Filipino and Egyptian customs, and trying to understand the tension between holding onto cultural values and trying to be an all-American kid. Winner of the Arab American Book Award for Children/Young Adults in 2020. Show less

The daughter of parents with unfulfilled dreams themselves, Malaka navigates her childhood chasing her parents' ideals, learning to code-switch between he...Show more The daughter of parents with unfulfilled dreams themselves, Malaka navigates her childhood chasing her parents' ideals, learning to code-switch between her family's Filipino and Egyptian customs, and trying to understand the tension between holding onto cultural values and trying to be an all-American kid. Winner of the Arab American Book Award for Children/Young Adults in 2020. Show less

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Ms. Marvel

Ms. Marvel

Destined

by Ahmed, Saladin

Graphic Novel - 2019

There's no such thing as business as usual in Jersey City. Aliens are wreaking havoc in Kamala's corner of the world, and they seem very interested in Ms. Marvel and her family. There's no such thing as business as usual in Jersey City. Aliens are wreaking havoc in Kamala's corner of the world, and they seem very interested in Ms. Marvel and her family. Show less

There's no such thing as business as usual in Jersey City. Aliens are wreaking havoc in Kamala's corner of the world, and they seem very interested in Ms. Marvel and her family. There's no such thing as business as usual in Jersey City. Aliens are wreaking havoc in Kamala's corner of the world, and they seem very interested in Ms. Marvel and her family. Show less

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The Servant

The Servant

by Sharafeddine, Fatima

eBook - 2013

Faten's happy life in her village comes to an abrupt end when her father arranges for her to work as a servant for a wealthy Beirut family with two spoile...Show more Faten's happy life in her village comes to an abrupt end when her father arranges for her to work as a servant for a wealthy Beirut family with two spoiled daughters. What does a bright, ambitious 17-year-old do when she is suddenly deprived of her friends, family, education and freedom? Show less

Faten's happy life in her village comes to an abrupt end when her father arranges for her to work as a servant for a wealthy Beirut family with two spoile...Show more Faten's happy life in her village comes to an abrupt end when her father arranges for her to work as a servant for a wealthy Beirut family with two spoiled daughters. What does a bright, ambitious 17-year-old do when she is suddenly deprived of her friends, family, education and freedom? Show less

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Shatter Me

Shatter Me

by Mafi, Tahereh

Book - 2011

Ostracized or incarcerated her whole life, 17-year-old Juliette is freed on the condition that she use her horrific abilities in support of The Reestablis...Show more Ostracized or incarcerated her whole life, 17-year-old Juliette is freed on the condition that she use her horrific abilities in support of The Reestablishment, a post-apocalyptic dictatorship. But Adam, the only person ever to show her affection, offers hope of a better future. Awarded an Honorable Mention in the Arab American Book Awards of 2013. Show less

Ostracized or incarcerated her whole life, 17-year-old Juliette is freed on the condition that she use her horrific abilities in support of The Reestablis...Show more Ostracized or incarcerated her whole life, 17-year-old Juliette is freed on the condition that she use her horrific abilities in support of The Reestablishment, a post-apocalyptic dictatorship. But Adam, the only person ever to show her affection, offers hope of a better future. Awarded an Honorable Mention in the Arab American Book Awards of 2013. Show less

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Home Is Not A Country

Home Is Not A Country

by Elhillo, Safia

Book - 2021

Nima is a misfit teen in a discriminatory suburban community who questions her mixed heritage before unexpected family revelations force her to fight for her own identity. Nima is a misfit teen in a discriminatory suburban community who questions her mixed heritage before unexpected family revelations force her to fight for her own identity. Show less

Nima is a misfit teen in a discriminatory suburban community who questions her mixed heritage before unexpected family revelations force her to fight for her own identity. Nima is a misfit teen in a discriminatory suburban community who questions her mixed heritage before unexpected family revelations force her to fight for her own identity. Show less

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A Very Large Expanse of Sea

A Very Large Expanse of Sea

by Mafi, Tahereh

Book - 2018

A year after 9/11, Muslim teenager Shirin has completely withdrawn from social life, until she meets Ocean James in her biology class and is tempted to actually let her guard down. A year after 9/11, Muslim teenager Shirin has completely withdrawn from social life, until she meets Ocean James in her biology class and is tempted to actually let her guard down. Show less

A year after 9/11, Muslim teenager Shirin has completely withdrawn from social life, until she meets Ocean James in her biology class and is tempted to actually let her guard down. A year after 9/11, Muslim teenager Shirin has completely withdrawn from social life, until she meets Ocean James in her biology class and is tempted to actually let her guard down. Show less

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We Hunt the Flame

We Hunt the Flame

by Faizal, Hafsah

Book - 2019

In a world inspired by ancient Arabia, 17-year-old huntress Zafira must disguise herself as a man to seek a lost artifact that could return magic to her cursed world. In a world inspired by ancient Arabia, 17-year-old huntress Zafira must disguise herself as a man to seek a lost artifact that could return magic to her cursed world. Show less

In a world inspired by ancient Arabia, 17-year-old huntress Zafira must disguise herself as a man to seek a lost artifact that could return magic to her cursed world. In a world inspired by ancient Arabia, 17-year-old huntress Zafira must disguise herself as a man to seek a lost artifact that could return magic to her cursed world. Show less

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Mirage

Mirage

by Daud, Somaiya

Book - 2018

In a star system dominated by the brutal Vathek empire, 18-year-old Amani is a dreamer. She dreams of what life was like before the occupation; she dreams...Show more In a star system dominated by the brutal Vathek empire, 18-year-old Amani is a dreamer. She dreams of what life was like before the occupation; she dreams of writing poetry like the old-world poems she adores; she dreams of receiving a sign from Dihya that one day, she, too, will have adventure, and travel beyond her isolated moon Show less

In a star system dominated by the brutal Vathek empire, 18-year-old Amani is a dreamer. She dreams of what life was like before the occupation; she dreams...Show more In a star system dominated by the brutal Vathek empire, 18-year-old Amani is a dreamer. She dreams of what life was like before the occupation; she dreams of writing poetry like the old-world poems she adores; she dreams of receiving a sign from Dihya that one day, she, too, will have adventure, and travel beyond her isolated moon Show less

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Written in the Stars

Written in the Stars

by Saeed, Aisha

Book - 2015

Naila's vacation to visit relatives in Pakistan turns into a nightmare when she discovers her parents want to force her to marry a man she's never met. Naila's vacation to visit relatives in Pakistan turns into a nightmare when she discovers her parents want to force her to marry a man she's never met. Show less

Naila's vacation to visit relatives in Pakistan turns into a nightmare when she discovers her parents want to force her to marry a man she's never met. Naila's vacation to visit relatives in Pakistan turns into a nightmare when she discovers her parents want to force her to marry a man she's never met. Show less

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