About this item
Step in and discover all the rituals and wonder of the mosque in this lyrical debut picture book from M. O. Yuksel, with gorgeous artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly. A great conversation starter in the home or classroom, this book is perfect for fans of All Are Welcome and The Proudest Blue. No matter who you are or where you're from, everyone is welcome here. From grandmothers reading lines of the Qur'an and the imam telling stories of living as one, to meeting new friends and learning to help others, mosques are centers for friendship, community, and love. M. O. Yuksel's beautiful text celebrates the joys and traditions found in every mosque around the world and is brought to life with stunning artwork by New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly (Yasmin series, The Proudest Blue, The Inquisitor's Tale) .
About the Author
M.O. Yuksel was born in Turkey, raised in New York, and now lives in New Jersey with her family and two cats. A graduate of Columbia University and Fordham University, she spends her time writing books for young readers, when she's not on the soccer field cheering for her kids. She is a mentor and serves on the Highlights Foundation Muslim Writers Fellowship Program planning committee, and has served as a juror for the NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature. M.O. Yuksel is the author of the critically acclaimed picture book, IN MY MOSQUE, illustrated by Hatem Aly (HarperCollins, 2021) . IN MY MOSQUE has received starred reviews and several awards including a American Library Association Notable Book, a School Library Journal Best Book, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection, the 2022 Notable Books for a Global Society Award, 2021 Nerdy Book Club Award for Best Nonfiction Picture Book, Texas Library Association Texas Topaz 2022 Nonfiction Gem Award, and has been named the Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books of 2021. M.O. Yuksel is also the author of ONE WISH: Fatima al-Fihri and the World's Oldest University, illustrated by Mariam Quraishi (HarperCollins, 2022) , which has been described as, "a beautiful new biography," in a starred review by School Library Journal, and "an inspiring profile of a tenacious trailblazer that highlights the power of knowledge," by Kirkus Reviews. ONE WISH is an Orbis Pictus Recommended Book, an American Library Association Rise Honoree, a National Council of Social Studies and Children's Book Council Notable Book, School Library Journal, Nerdy Book Club Best Nonfiction Book, and Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year. Her forthcoming books include RAMADAN KAREEM, illustrated by Hatem Aly (HarperCollins, 2024) , SAMI'S SPECIAL GIFT: An Eid Al-Adha Story, illustrated by Huseyin Sonmezay (Charlesbridge, 2024) , and PRINCE OF STARS: The Story of Ulugh Beg, illustrated by Zelma Firdauzia (HarperCollins, 2024) . Learn more about her at
