Muslim Girl

Muslim Girl is a warm, affirming children's picture book that celebrates friendship, identity, and the universal experiences that connect all children. Through gentle rhyming text and joyful illustrations, readers meet a young Muslim girl on her first school journey. She plays, learns, laughs, and sometimes feels sad, just like every other child. While her clothing may look different, her heart, emotions, and experiences are beautifully familiar. Designed for early learners, Muslim Girl invites children to see beyond appearances and recognize shared humanity. The story encourages curiosity, kindness, and understanding in a developmentally appropriate way, making it an ideal read-aloud for classrooms, libraries, and families. Written by educator and author Dr. Sarah ShaBazz, this book was inspired by a poem written for her oldest daughter as she began school. Muslim Girl affirms representation, belonging, and the simple truth that children everywhere deserve to feel seen, accepted, and valued.