About this item
From M. O. Yuksel and Hatem Aly, the acclaimed creators of the award-winning In My Mosque, comes Ramadan Kareem - a delightful, diverse celebration of Ramadan around the world. Don't miss this modern classic that celebrates the emotions and joy of this important holiday. Come in and experience the sacred traditions of Ramadan, the Islamic month of mercy and blessings, with children and families from across the globe. 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 increased spirituality, gratitude, charity, and empathy for all.With warm, lyrical text from M. O. Yuksel and richly detailed artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly, this is a must-have book that invites readers to enjoy the wonder of Ramadan.
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
