A is for Allah - Yusuf Islam

Contains  wonderful songs and text (by the former rock star Cat Stevens). 

An excellent picture book biography of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

The Children’s Encyclopedia of Arabia - Mary Beardwood

A well illustrated guide to the region.  

A courageous and brutally honest look at the conflict in Israel/Palestine in the words of Israeli and Palestinian children.

Celebrating Ramadan - Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith

Set in America it follows a young Muslim through this special month.   

Islamic Festivals - Khadija Knight Heinemann

Very good resource, includes information beyond the festivals. 

Tell Me About Hajj - Saniyasnain Khan

Well illustrated, this book takes the reader through the steps of the fifth pillar of Islam.

A 16^th Century Mosque - Fiona Macdonald

A beautifully illustrated book that examines Islamic architecture.

Tell Me About Muhammad - Saniyasnain Khan

A good resource on the life of Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Travelling Man:  The Journey of Ibn Batutta - James Rumford

An intriguing look at the famous Muslim traveler.

Muhammad Ali - Jack Rummel   

A biography of the famous boxer.

DK’s Eyewitness Islam:  An Introduction for Kids - P.Wilkinson & B. Salazar

A detailed guide to Islam.

Malcolm X - Jack Rummel

A children’s biography of the activist.

Ramadan - Suhaib Hamid Ghazi

An informative book about the month of fasting.

The Autobiography of Malcolm X - Alex Haley

An excellent read and good starting point in understanding the Islamic movement in the African American community.

The Life of the Last Prophet - Yusuf Islam

A wonderful, brief introduction to the story of Muhammad (peace be upon him) that includes beautifully rendered songs.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - Helen Borello

A biography of the first Muslim African American basketball star.

Based on the true story of Alia Muhammad Baker's quest to save the books in her library during the American invasion of Iraq.

Alia's Mission:  Saving the Books of Iraq - Mark Alan Stamaty

Another story based on Alia Muhammad Baker's ordeal in Iraq.

Hakeem Olajuwon - Fred McMane

A biography of the African basketball star.

Being Muslim - Haroon Siddiqui

An informative look at Muslim issues from a political angle.

For God and Country:Faith and Patriotism Under Fire - James Yee

A memoir of the chaplain at Guantanamo Bay prison.