Mehndi Boy

Mehndi Boy
Author: Zain Bandali
Publisher: Annick Press
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2023-10-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1773217941

BIPOC PROTAGONIST: demand is high for early chapter readers featuring BIPOC main characters CELEBRATE SELF-EXPRESSION: celebrates creativity, artistic expression, and being unapologetically yourself with positive, uplifting representation of a boy exploring queerness and gender expression DEBUT: a success story from Annick’s mentorship program for authors from communities historically excluded from children’s publishing, this is Zain’s first book VIVID ILLUSTRATIONS: vibrant, full-color illustrations feature throughout COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION: rich and nuanced representation of Indo-East African, Ismaili Muslim community BACKMATTER EXTRAS: an activity available for readers and a glossary of terms used throughout the book LEVELLING INFO: F-P Guided Code: K - Grade Two II. Lexile Code: 790L

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Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 648
Release: 1917
Genre: Anthropology
ISBN:

The Migration Process

The Migration Process
Author: Pnina Werbner
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2020-06-24
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1000181685

This study, which breaks new ground in urban research, is a comprehensive and definitive account of one of the many communities of South Asians to emerge throughout the Western industrial world since the Second World War - the British Pakistanis in Manchester. This book examines the cultural dimensions of immigrant entrepreneurship and the formation of an ethnic enclave community, and explores the structure and theory of urban ritual and its place within the immigrant gift economy.

Salma the Syrian Chef

Salma the Syrian Chef
Author: Danny Ramadan
Publisher: Annick Press
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1773213768

Newcomer Salma and friends cook up a heartwarming dish to cheer up Mama. All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn’t know the recipe, or what to call the vegetables in English, or where to find the right spices! Luckily, the staff and other newcomers at the Welcome Center are happy to lend a hand—and a sprinkle of sumac. With creativity, determination, and charm, Salma brings her new friends together to show Mama that even though things aren’t perfect, there is cause for hope and celebration. Syrian culture is beautifully represented through the meal Salma prepares and Anna Bron’s vibrant illustrations, while the diverse cast of characters speaks to the power of cultivating community in challenging circumstances.

The Odd Muslim

The Odd Muslim
Author: Noreen Mirza
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2018-03-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 148348176X

The story begins in the spring of 2016. An act of vandalism has been perpetrated on a middle-aged Muslim woman's home in a gated community in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The woman's story is then told in flashback as she confides in her sympathetic neighbor about her days at a state university in New Jersey. There, in the year 2000, she meets an eclectic group of Muslim students. Socially awkward, she has always felt like an outsider, so she is ecstatic about joining the group, believing that the religious and cultural experiences she shares with these friends will finally bring her acceptance. However, she soon realizes that she may be destined to feel like an outsider even among people of her own religion. After the tragic September 11 attacks, through self-examination and service to others, she eventually shrugs off her habit of self-pity and begins to develop self-confidence. But it is a hate-fueled assault on a close Muslim friend that leads her to her true calling-promoting tolerance.

Mastering The Art of Marriage

Mastering The Art of Marriage
Author: Geeta Ram
Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2023-07-10
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Marriage is a continuum comprising of three inter-linked stages: pre-marriage, wedding, and post-marriage. All the three stages throw many issues on daily basis which are so arcane that it is difficult to understand and deal with them. If due care is taken in the first two stages; success of third stage, known as married life, increases. This book embodies ideas, tips and suggestions in 14 chapters on spouse selection, dealing with in-laws, understanding concepts of husband, wife, individuality, woman, family, domestic violence and divorce. How to deal with issues and problems has been discussed exhaustively. American Architect Ludwig Mies Rohe said that “God is in details” meaning thereby that when attention is paid to the small things it can have the biggest rewards. Exhaustive work has made this book a laser torch to throw light on complex marital issues to make the married life full of joy, success and contribution to national development. Hence it is A to Z guide for mastering the art of marriage.

A Dutiful Boy

A Dutiful Boy
Author: Mohsin Zaidi
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2020-08-20
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1473573157

WINNER of the Polari First Book Prize 2021 WINNER of the LAMBDA 2021 Literary Award for Best Gay Memoir/Biography A Dutiful Boy is Mohsin's personal journey from denial to acceptance: a revelatory memoir about the power of love, belonging, and living every part of your identity. Growing up in a devout Muslim household, it felt impossible for Mohsin to be gay. Unable to be open with his family, and with difficult conditions at school, he felt his opportunities closing around him. Despite the odds, Mohsin's perseverance led him to become the first person from his school to attend Oxford University, where new experiences and encounters helped him to discover who he truly wanted to be. Mohsin was confronted with the biggest decision he would ever make: to live the life that was expected of him or to live as his authentic self. A Guardian, GQ, and New Statesman Book of the Year 'Genuinely inspiring... Beautifully written, dignified and ultimately redemptive, this challenging story abounds with light and love' Attitude

Matching Stars

Matching Stars
Author: Ronak Bhavsar
Publisher: Ronak Bhavsar
Total Pages: 290
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1649998333

Twenty-year-old Mayuri Bhatt doesn’t blindly follow Indian marriage traditions, as her mother did before her. So when her parents set her up with Raag Purohit, an Indian man living halfway across the world, Mayuri plans to quickly turn him down and continue her focus on study. But over their first phone call, Mayuri realizes that Raag isn’t who she assumed he would be: He’s kind, caring, and respectful of her wishes—even if it means shutting down their potential romance before it can have a chance to blossom. Yet Mayuri’s heart is torn, and suddenly she realizes her plans for the future have changed. Should Mayuri pursue her feelings for Raag, or stay true to herself as a self-proclaimed twenty-first century girl?