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She wanted to know everything, like how birds flew, why the sky was blue, and how flowers grew. But more than anything, she wanted a school for all, where anyone could study and become whatever they wanted, like teachers, scientists, and doctors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs she grew older, Fatima carried her one wish inside her, through good times and bad. Fueled by her faith and her determination, she worked hard to make her one wish come true. For over a thousand years, Fatima’s one wish—her school—served students and scholars from around the globe, and it continues to do so today!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith lyrical text by M. O. Yuksel (author of\u003cem\u003e In My Mosque\u003c\/em\u003e) and stunning illustrations by Mariam Quraishi, this true-life portrait of an extraordinary Muslim woman shows the importance of never giving up on your dreams and how we all have the power to change the world for the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2023 BANK STREET BOOKS BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAN ALA 2023 RISE: A FEMINIST BOOK PROJECT SELECTION!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF 2022!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAN ORBIS PICTUS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING NONFICTION FOR CHILDREN RECOMMENDED BOOK!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2023 NOTABLE SOCIAL STUDIES BOOK!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a well-crafted picture book biography, especially given that so little is known of al-Fihri’s early years. The focus on her legacy, as well as the back matter with time lines and translations, is a strong pull for readers. Who could not love a book about a girl whose first spoken word was “read”? Add this biography to any collection looking to be well rounded when it comes to women’s history.\"—\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An inspiring profile of a tenacious trailblazer that highlights the power of knowledge. Quraishi’s transporting gouache-and-watercolor illustrations furnish a nuanced portrayal of the early medieval Arab world.” —\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Advocating for persistence and education, this picture book adroitly demonstrates how al-Fihri’s Muslim faith inspired her community care.\" —\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In a text rich with imagery, Yuksel (\u003cem\u003eIn My Mosque\u003c\/em\u003e) tells the true story of Fatima al-Fihri, whose one wish was to build a school for all. The illustrations develop their own visual language. A welcome story that emphasizes the intellectual foundations of Islamic North Africa and the importance of charitable work that plants seeds for subsequent generations.\" —\u003cem\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311535436149,"sku":"9780063032910","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780063032910_7222eaed-9369-4a4e-ad1e-cca343f759e5.jpg?v=1786011599"},{"product_id":"9781797220956","title":"Together on Eid","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated picture book that showcases the warm family memories and cultural traditions of celebrating Eid.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEid is a gathering, a party, a feast … and so much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTogether on Eid\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the many gifts of the holiday—from excitedly awaiting the arrival of guests to enjoying steaming hot rotis to sharing treasured family stories. 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