Marzieh Abbas

“Heartfelt and triumphant.” —Rajani LaRocca, Newbery Honor–winning Author of Red, White, and Whole A cricket-loving Pakistani girl stifled by patriarchal expectations disguises herself as a boy to get a job to pay her sister’s medical bills in this “lyrical action-packed debut full of determination and grit” (Reem Faruqi, award-winning author of Golden Girl). Living with her aunt and patriarchal uncle...

Ramadan Kareem! Celebrate the joy of family and faith with this gorgeous board book! Our Neighborhood is a series of board books that celebrates every kid's culture so kids can find themselves, their family, and their friends in every book. Join an adorable kiddo in this ode to the Muslim observance of Ramadan. From spotting the crescent moon to celebrating...

A poignant eco-biography about Pakistan’s first female architect and humanitarian, Yasmeen Lari, who invented sustainable and affordable housing amid natural disaster, featuring back matter with photographs of Lari and her work. From an inquisitive and compassionate young girl to a world-renowned and award-winning architect and humanitarian, Yasmeen Lari has an empowering and inspiring life story. Learn about her success in...