Ramadan Kareem

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

From the acclaimed creative team of In My Mosque, M. O. Yuksel and New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly, comes Ramadan Kareem, a lyrical picture book that celebrates the joys and traditions of the holiday of Ramadan around the world.

Ramadan is here!Hooray!Come in and experience the sacred traditions of Ramadan, the month of mercy and blessings, around the world. From waking up early for suhoor and fasting from dawn to dusk, to praying and preparing an iftar meal to be shared, Ramadan is a time of spirituality, gratitude, charity, and empathy for all.The acclaimed creators of In My Mosque, M. O. Yuksel and New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly, reunite in this joyful celebration of Islam’s holiest month.

About the Author

M.O. Yuksel is the award-winning author of In My Mosque, and One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World’s Oldest University. Of Uzbek heritage, she was born in Türkiye and immigrated to the United States when she was seven. She spent most of her childhood in New York City. Ramadan is her favorite time of year. Visit her online at www.moyuksel.com.Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born illustrator whose work has been published all over the world. As a child, he was in charge of preparing apricot juice for iftar and buying yogurt and beans for suhoor. He used to only fast until noon, but as he got older, he was able to fast until sunset. He still makes it to sunset. His illustrations have earned multiple starred reviews and positions on the New York Times bestseller list including The Proudest Blue (with Ibtihaj Muhammad & S.K. Ali), the Yasmin series (with Saadia Faruqi), and The Inquisitor’s Tale (with Adam Gidwitz). He currently lives in beautiful New Brunswick, Canada, with his wife, son, and more pets than people.