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Shoes of Resilience
A Palestinian story created in collaboration with an artist based in Gaza, Shoes of Resilience is inspired by the Arab proverb: “If you want to know someone’s story, look at their shoes.”
Through seven individuals' shoes, and a shoemaker's hard work, the book honors a people who continue to endure, create, and resist in every form. A true ode to Palestinian resistance and resilience.
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The Great Gummy Qurbani
In The Great Gummy Qurbani, Yusuf faces a sweet but serious dilemma: can he give up something he truly loves for the sake of Allah? Through playful moments and shark-shaped gummies that make the decision even harder, Yusuf begins to understand that sacrifice isn’t about giving up gummies —it’s about loving Allah more.
Salt, Pepper, Jinja!
A young boy gains the tools to uncover his family’s immigration to Canada from Uganda decades ago with the help of his Nana who teaches him how to research, record, and reclaim his Khoja heritage for himself, unearthing the vital role his family played in sustaining faith and community across continents.
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