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Marvelous Muslim Reads in Teen Fiction
Whether you are looking for books with teens who are Muslim or wonderful stories that happen to be written by Muslim authors, explore these books from a variety of genres that everyone can enjoy.
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Fledgling
2024 by Ali, S. K.Get this itemTwins Nada and Nayf are determined to spark a revolution before their cousin Lein can unite with Upper Earth and give Upper Earth the opportunity to use ALIGN technology as a tool to oppress and enslave their people. This stunning dystopian book asks important questions about the meaning of freedom and the complexities of revolution. Suggested by Rummanah.
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A Tempest of Tea
2024 by Faizal, HafsahGet this itemA mesmerizing fantasy that hooked us right away. Along with a thrilling plot of a heist, vampires, and vengeance and an excellent cast of characters, there are serious underlying issues of colonialism and the struggles immigrants face. The gasp-inducing ending left us reeling, and we can not wait to see what happens next! Suggested by Rummanah and Susanne.
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Six Truths and a Lie
2024 by Shukairy, ReamGet this itemA suspenseful and thought-provoking read in which six Muslim teens are falsely accused of an alleged attack on a Los Angeles beach and must trust or turn their backs on each other to prove their innocence. Suggested by Rummanah.
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Thief of the Heights
2024 by Son M.Get this itemIf you want a dystopic government/world and graphic novel mashup you won't want to miss this. It's a messed up society where the poorer people have to live on lower levels in near darkness while the wealthy get to live in sunshine at the top. It has all the good dystopic notes and really good friendship moments. Suggested by Amanda.
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Four Eids and a Funeral
2024 by Àbíké-Íyímídé, FaridahGet this itemTwo former best friends find their way back to one another as they face the loss of a beloved mentor and reluctantly collaborate to save the town’s Islamic Center. The authors do a wonderful job building their characters and blending lighthearted romantic comedy content with more serious themes. As a result, it is lovely to spend time in the pages of this book, which examines the importance of family, culture, diversity, and acceptance. Suggested by Rummanah and Sharon.
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Bright Red Fruit
2024 by Elhillo, SafiaGet this itemPoet Safia Elhillo returns with an unflinching, honest novel in verse about Samira, a teen poet in Washington, DC, who becomes entangled in a dangerous relationship as she tries to break free from her mother’s expectations. Suggested by Rummanah.
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Any Way You Look
2024 by Siddiqui, MaleehaGet this itemQuratulain “Ainy” Zain loves fashion and is aspires to become a fashion designer. She hopes for an awesome summer with best friend Safiya, and maybe even starting to wear the hijab. She didn't expect her fun summer to be derailed by stress and, even worse, unwanted attention from boys in her community. Ainy channels her inner creative strength and confidence to stand her ground, find her voice, and get the respect she deserves in this empowering story. Suggested by Rummanah.
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The Hysterical Girls of St. Bernadette's
2024 by Hanna AlkafGet this itemIn this dark academic thriller, the students of St. Bernadette ’s, an all-girls school set in Kuala Lumpur, inexplicably begin to let out terrified, unrelenting screams. Khadijah searches for links among the girls and discovers this has happened before—and it didn’t stop until one of the screamers disappeared. She must beat the clock when she discovers that her sister is the next victim. Suggested by Rummanah.
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Unbecoming
2024 by Yasmin, SeemaGet this itemIn this timely and emotionally intense debut novel, best friends Laylah Khan and Noor Awad seek to help other teens access safe abortions and navigate their own bodily autonomy when abortion becomes illegal in Texas. Suggested by Rummanah.
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If You're Not the One
2024 by Rishi, Farah NazGet this itemAnisa has spent her high school career trying to be perfect. Her family expects her to marry her childhood friend, and she has to prove that she's worthy of him. While the two were super close, they drifted apart once they started college, and Anisa is determined to keep his focus on her. Her classmate Marlow agrees to be her love coach, and she learns that you don't have to be perfect to be deserving of love. Anisa is a fascinating character; she is a make-up and hair pro to the outside world, but a total video game-playing gremlin behind closed doors. Suggested by Amber H.
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Where Sleeping Girls Lie
2024 by Àbíké-Íyímídé, FaridahGet this itemStarting her junior year of high school at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy, Sade Hussein decides to investigate when her roommate Elizabeth goes missing and is plunged into a world of dark secrets--ones that rival even her own. An intricate mystery that takes a critical look at grief, guilt, rape culture, and trauma at a prestigious boarding school. Suggested by Rummanah.
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Heir
2024 by Tahir, SabaaGet this itemSabaa Tahir's new series might be even better than her last. This high-stakes fantasy revisits the world of An Ember in the Ashes in a very accessible way. Even if you haven't read her popular debut series, it's easy to understand the world and characters of this new duology. Full of magic, intrigue, and mystery, Heir kept me up past my bedtime. Suggested by Amber H.
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Stay with My Heart
2024 by Bhuiyan, TashieGet this itemAn emotional and sweet read about Liana Sarkar, a music-loving teen who tries to hide her mental health struggles and accidentally sabotages a local band’s chances for success. As Liana tries to fix the mess, she gets closer to the band members and falls for one of them. Suggested by Rummanah.
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This Book Won't Burn
2024 by Ahmed, SamiraGet this itemNoor's world was turned upside down when her father suddenly abandoned their family. Noor’s mother moves her family to a small Illinois town in hopes of getting a fresh new start. Noor hopes to fly under the radar during her senior year, but when she learns of her school district banning books by mainly marginalized authors, she feels compelled to act. This is a timely story of censorship and the freedom of speech. Suggested by Rummanah.
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Fatima Tate Takes the Cake
2023 by VanBrakle, KhadijahGet this itemAspiring baker Fatima Tate navigates the challenges of parental expectations and her community and begins to think about her own dreams and future. Publisher Weekly says, "skillful examinations of the intersections between culture, gender, and religion, as well as nuanced perceptions of one Black Muslim community, round out VanBrakle’s searing debut." Suggested by Rummanah.
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All the Things We Never Said
2023 by Rahman, YasminGet this itemThis emotionally intense debut novel takes a deep dive into mental health struggles as three teens find each other and friendship during their darkest days. Raw, poignant, and honest. Suggested by Rummanah.
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Majdi Mansoor and the Book of Miracles
2023 by Bezak, AnisaGet this itemThe year is 2212. Sixteen uneventful years have passed since the catastrophic event known as the Resource Wars, and an uneasy peace exists among the three zones that divide the Earth’s surface. The war’s effects are wide, but especially within Jacob’s zone. Over the years, the citizens of his world have exchanged their freedoms for the assurance of safety and sustenance, and now the governing Corporation rules them with an iron grip. In this dystopian debut, religion is outlawed in in the corporation-owned TanasWorld, one of three zones on Earth. Reluctant friends and allies, Jacob and Majdi, stand up and fight against totalitarian authorities and religious persecution. Suggested by Rummanah.
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At the End of the World
2023 by Mikail, NadiaGet this itemIn this reflective and moving speculative novel, an asteroid is projected to destroy Earth in less than a year. Before then, Aisha and her mother want to reach out to Aisha’s estranged sister, June, and make amends and heal amid impending doom and destruction. Suggested by Rummanah.
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Huda F Cares?
2023 by Fahmy, HudaGet this itemIn this sequel to the laugh-out-loud graphic novel, Huda F Are You?, Huda explores the messy and complex relationships with her sisters and the constant worry of sticking out like as an “other” as her family takes a vacation to Disney World. Suggested by Rummanah.
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Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant
2023 by Vellani, ImanGet this itemAfter a life-altering event, Kamala Khan is struggling to adjust to her new life as a college student and being part of a new superhero squad. Actress Iman Vellani (who plays Kamala in the Disney+ adaptation) makes her graphic novel debut and brings her enthusiasm and passion for Ms. Marvel to life in this new series. Suggested by Rummanah.
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