{"product_id":"salat-in-secret-hardcover","title":"Salat in Secret - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJamilah Thompkins-Bigelow\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHatem Aly\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eYour Name Is a Song\u003c\/i\u003e and the bestselling illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Proudest Blue \u003c\/i\u003ecomes a story about a Muslim boy who receives a salat (prayer) rug on his seventh birthday and becomes empowered about his faith.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this beautiful story of community, family, and acceptance, a boy named Muhammad receives a special salat rug on his seventh birthday. Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the end, with help from his teacher, he finds the perfect place to pray. \u003ci\u003eSalat in Secret\u003c\/i\u003e, by two highly acclaimed Muslim creators, is a poignant and empowering look at an important facet of Islam that many observant children cherish but might be scared to share.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamilah Thompkins-Bigelow\u003c\/b\u003e, MSEd, is a former English teacher who has educated children and teens for fifteen years. As an inaugural AMAL fellow with the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative (MuslimARC), she developed foundational curricular frameworks for youth and adult anti-racist programming. Her picture books and short stories, which feature young Black and Muslim protagonists, have been recognized as the best in children's literature by \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, Read Across America, and NPR. These works include \u003ci\u003eMommy's Khimar, Once Upon an Eid\u003c\/i\u003e (anthology contributor), and \u003ci\u003eYour Name Is a Song, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as soon-to-be-released books: \u003ci\u003eAbdul's Story\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHold Them Close\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHatem Aly\u003c\/b\u003e is an Egyptian-born artist who has illustrated many books for young people. They include \u003ci\u003eThe Proudest Blue\u003c\/i\u003e by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller; \u003ci\u003eIn My Mosque\u003c\/i\u003e by M. O. Yuksel, which received four starred reviews; the Newbery Honor-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Inquisitor's Tale\u003c\/i\u003e by Adam Gidwitz; and the Yasmin series by Saadia Faruqi.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.2 x 10.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 06, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772357378336,"sku":"9781984848093","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/902c3bbaa9d6c423637132606e332470.webp?v=1780403908","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/salat-in-secret-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}