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Author
Series
Publisher
Recorded Books
Pub. Date
2017
Description
A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community in this sweet and moving middle grade novel
Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happy just hanging out with her best friend, Soojin. Except now that she's in middle school everything feels different. Soojin is suddenly hanging out with Emily, one of the "cool"...
2) Bounce back
Author
Series
Zayd Saleem chasing the dream volume 3
Publisher
Salaam Reads
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
When an injury sidelines new captain Zayd, he must find another way to be a leader for his basketball team.
4) Meet Yasmin!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Meet Yasmin! Yasmin is a spirited second-grader who's always on the lookout for those "aha" moments to help her solve life's little problems. Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation, assuming her imagination doesn't get too big, of course! A creative thinker and curious explorer, Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family will delight and inspire readers.
10) Amina's song
Author
Series
Publisher
Salaam Reads
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 7
Description
Feeling pulled between two cultures after a month with family in Pakistan, Amina shares her experiences with Wisconsin classmates through a class assignment and a songwriting project with new student Nico.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
After carefully planning a visit with Aly and Emma, Yasmin is disappointed to see that they want to play on their own, but a creative compromise may make everyone happy.
12) Yasmin the vet
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When Yasmin discovers an injured cat she immediately slips into the role of vet to care for the animal with the assistance of her grandmother, while her grandfather tries to contact the owner.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, A Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When a new gym teacher introduces her gym class to soccer, Yasmin fears it will be as rough as the professional sport but must try to find courage to play goalie.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
It is library day and helper Yasmin is busy shelving books, but suddenly she discovers that her own special book is missing, prompting her to calmly retrace her steps.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, A Capstone Imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When spring arrives, Yasmin and her Baba plant a garden but Yasmin's flower seedling keeps wilting until her Nani sits in the sun, revealing to Yasmin what the plant needs.
Author
Publisher
Salaam Reads
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 7
Description
As features editor of her school newspaper, thirteen-year-old Jameela Pervaiz wants to impress her father by writing a spectacular story about the new student, but a misunderstanding and family illness complicate matters.
17) Bhai for now
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 8
Description
"When Ashar and Shaheer meet, they quickly discover they're twins and will stop at nothing to get to know the parent they've been separated from, learning along the way that they may not like each other, but they definitely need each other."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Yasmin opted to be the director of her school play, but she is finding it difficult to keep the actors happy and the play moving forward--until she finally asserts her authority and makes the changes necessary to save the play.
19) Power forward
Author
Series
Zayd Saleem chasing the dream volume 1
Publisher
Salaam Reads
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Fourth-grader Zayd yearns to play basketball on the Gold Team, but when he skips orchestra rehearsal to practice, his parents forbid anything basketball-related, and tryouts are coming soon.
Author
Series
Description
"A collection of four more stories featuring Yasmin! Whether she's braving the goalie net for the first time on the soccer field, trouble-shooting a plant problem in the garden with her family, tackling a tricky writing assignment, or managing a disagreement with her friends, Yasmin is always thinking outside the box to come up with creative solutions. Yasmin can do it!"--Amazon website.
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