Description
A Huffington Post Most Powerful Children’s Book of 2017
From Muslim and Latino poet Mark Gonzales comes a touching and lyrical picture book about a parent who encourages their child to seek out joy and pride in all aspects in their multicultural identity.
Dear little one,
…know you’re wondrous.
A child of crescent moons,
a builder of mosques,
a descendant of brilliance,
an ancestor in training.
Written as a letter from a father to his daughter, Yo Soy Muslim is a party of social harmony and multicultural identities. The vivid and stylish verse, accompanied by magical and colourful illustrations, highlights the variety of the Muslim community in addition to Indigenous identity. A literary journey of discovery and wonder, Yo Soy Muslim is certain to inspire adults and youngsters alike.