Books like Lailah's lunchbox by Reem Faruqi
When Lailah turns ten, she is excited to observe Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, with her family in Abu Dhabi. Returning to Atlanta for school, she faces the challenge of explaining this important cultural and religious practice to her teacher and classmates. With thoughtful guidance from the school librarian, Mrs. Scrabble, Lailah learns how to share her traditions and foster understanding in a diverse classroom setting.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Reem Faruqi
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