Yo Soy Muslim

A Father’s Letter to His Daughter

Author: Mark Gonzales

Illustrator: Mehrdokht Amini

Publisher: Salaam Reads, 2017

Publisher’s recommended age: 4+

Speaking directly to Muslim children and indirectly to all children everywhere, [the author] addresses the beauty of Islam…inspiring cultural pride and joy. This story is written in letter form as an Afro-Mexica Muslim father’s loving, compassionate exhortation to his daughter to embrace all that she is. Every detail has meaning, and [the] bright, stylized art reflects the multicultural and multiethnic nature of Islam. A lovely and lush celebration of intersectionality and identity. This book will be cherished by Muslim families seeking to boost their children’s confidence and intriguing for non-Muslim families seeking to learn.

Available Languages: English, English [Braille]