Layla's Gift

Layla's Gift
Author: Alina Syed
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2023-10-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1977271138

"Layla's Gift" is a heartwarming children's book that celebrates the beauty of diversity, friendship, and cultural understanding. Written by Alina Syed, this enchanting story follows Layla, a young girl who embarks on her first Ramadan fasting experience. As Layla's friends, Luke and Kate, discover her fasting journey, they become curious about her culture and join her in exploring the wonders of Ramadan. Through Layla's eyes, readers learn about the significance of Ramadan, the practices observed during the holy month, and the values of gratitude, prayer, and charity. Layla's determination to observe her fast despite challenges and her eagerness to share her culture with her friends create an atmosphere of inclusivity and acceptance. As the story unfolds, Layla's friends experience the magic of the neighborhood mosque, where they witness the joyous breaking of the fast (iftar) and immerse themselves in the vibrant cultural traditions surrounding Ramadan. The book beautifully captures the essence of the mosque, with its golden dome, dazzling silver moon and star sign, and the warmth of community gatherings. "Layla's Gift" encourages children to embrace and appreciate different cultures, fostering empathy and understanding. It emphasizes the importance of friendship, kindness, and respect for others' beliefs and traditions. With its engaging narrative, relatable characters, and vivid illustrations, this book inspires young readers to celebrate diversity and recognize the value of their own cultural heritage. Ideal for children aged 5 to 10, "Layla's Gift" is a delightful addition to any bookstore or library collection. It promotes cultural literacy, opens doors to dialogue, and encourages young minds to embrace the rich tapestry of our global society.

Layla's Happiness

Layla's Happiness
Author: Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2020-05-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1592703372

Seven-year-old Layla loves life! So she keeps a happiness book. What is happiness for her? For you? Spirited and observant, Layla’s a child who’s been given room to grow, making happiness both thoughtful and intimate. It’s her dad talking about growing-up in South Carolina; her mom reading poetry; her best friend Juan, the community garden, and so much more. Written by poet Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin, this is a story of flourishing within family and community.

Layla's Luck

Layla's Luck
Author: Jo Rooks
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2020-06-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1433834219

A clever tale of a ladybug who learns that success comes from her own smarts, skill, and hard work—not lucky charms and chance. Discover all of the lovable creatures and their stories in the Once Upon a Garden series. Layla is a ladybug with a lucky charm for every occasion: lucky socks for running, a lucky pencil for tests, and a lucky watering can for her flowers. When Layla enters a baking event, she is counting on her good luck to help her bake a delicious cake. But is luck the only ingredient that matters?

Happy Birthday Avery

Happy Birthday Avery
Author: Whimsical Journals
Publisher:
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2019-11-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781704664897

You Just Found the Perfect Birthday Gift Idea! This cool personalized first name birthday gift journal/diary/notebook makes for a great birthday card/greeting card present! It is 6 x 9 inches in size with 120 blank lined pages with a white background theme for writing down thoughts, notes, ideas, or even sketching. Product details: Size: 6" X 9" Paper: White Lined Paper Pages: 120 Pages (60 Sheets) Cover: Soft Cover (Glossy) For other names search: Whimsical Journals + birthday + name

Me and White Supremacy

Me and White Supremacy
Author: Layla F. Saad
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2020-01-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1728209811

The New York Times and USA Today bestseller! This eye-opening book challenges you to do the essential work of unpacking your biases, and helps white people take action and dismantle the privilege within themselves so that you can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on people of color, and in turn, help other white people do better, too. "Layla Saad is one of the most important and valuable teachers we have right now on the subject of white supremacy and racial injustice."—New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert Based on the viral Instagram challenge that captivated participants worldwide, Me and White Supremacy takes readers on a 28-day journey, complete with journal prompts, to do the necessary and vital work that can ultimately lead to improving race relations. Updated and expanded from the original workbook (downloaded by nearly 100,000 people), this critical text helps you take the work deeper by adding more historical and cultural contexts, sharing moving stories and anecdotes, and including expanded definitions, examples, and further resources, giving you the language to understand racism, and to dismantle your own biases, whether you are using the book on your own, with a book club, or looking to start family activism in your own home. This book will walk you step-by-step through the work of examining: Examining your own white privilege What allyship really means Anti-blackness, racial stereotypes, and cultural appropriation Changing the way that you view and respond to race How to continue the work to create social change Awareness leads to action, and action leads to change. For readers of White Fragility, White Rage, So You Want To Talk About Race, The New Jim Crow, How to Be an Anti-Racist and more who are ready to closely examine their own beliefs and biases and do the work it will take to create social change. "Layla Saad moves her readers from their heads into their hearts, and ultimately, into their practice. We won't end white supremacy through an intellectual understanding alone; we must put that understanding into action."—Robin DiAngelo, author of New York Times bestseller White Fragility

Layla's Hair

Layla's Hair
Author: Clare Abrianna
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-04-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781641533904

Layla's Hair is a poem created to inspire young black girls to love their hair, despite what society tells them. Join Layla on her journey discussing the beautiful attributes her hair has to offer.

Layla's Rules

Layla's Rules
Author: Dan Lucas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2015-07-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781483433202

Layla is a schnoodle dog who belongs to a diverse family held together by love, respect, and five very important rules that include wise advice that biting is only for emergencies and that toilet water is not for drinking. Layla loves her days taking walkies in all kinds of weather and playing with her siblings. But when Layla's family adopts a baby girl from China, the schnoodle learns that with a little patience, love, and respect, there is always room for acceptance. Layla's Rules is a delightful, mostly true story for both children and adults about adoption, acceptance, and family as told by an adorable, rule-oriented schnoodle dog.

Maikoda

Maikoda
Author: Adrianna Morgan
Publisher: Androsia Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2015-07-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1940341019

Layla Donovan has just discovered something about herself. She’s a Werewolf. And her father is the god of all Werewolves. And other Werewolves are out to kill her. Okay, so she’s just discovered lots of things about herself. Even though she has done the unthinkable by surviving a fight with the alphas of two of the most powerful packs in Florida, she still has to do the impossible. Too bad she has no idea where her father is. She knows she needs his help if she is to stop the Werewolves intent on killing her and continuing a war that has lasted for centuries. A war that may end her life. Only three things stand in her way: Suzette, the Alpha female who just won't die, Layla's growing love for Brett, and the father she’s never met.

Lissa

Lissa
Author: Hamdy, Sherine
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2017-11-15
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1487593473

As Anna and Layla reckon with illness, risk, and loss in different ways, they learn the power of friendship and the importance of hope.

Layla the Candyfloss Fairy

Layla the Candyfloss Fairy
Author: Daisy Meadows
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781408325018

It's Kirsty's birthday and the girls are excited about going to the Wetherbury village fete. They head straight for the candyfloss stall - but the candyfloss is green and tastes horrid! Can the girls stop the pesky goblins and find Layla the candyfloss fairy's magical treat?