Books

A coloring book based on a children’s storybook A Dream of Palestine by Wafa Shami

Noor, a young school-aged girl, is curious to learn about what happened to her Palestinian grandmother (teta) during the infamous 1948 Nakba  (The Catastrophe) that befell the Palestinian people, and why her family was forced to leave their home in the Palestinian capital of al-Quds (Jerusalem). Why were they pushed out of their homeland? Where did they go?  And how…

A is for Arab is an ABC rhyming storybook about the Arab World. The story is carried through the eyes of the character of the book while she is flying on her magic carpet. She stops at each Arab country based on its alphabetical order to showcase the culture, geography, and historical sites of the mesmerizing Arab World.

One day Za’atar heard the birds whispering and talking about something extraordinary. As he got closer he heard his name mentioned with someone else called Zeit. Who is this Zeit? Can we meet? What will happen when Za’atar meets Zeit, are they going to like each other? Are they going to become best friends? Let’s find out!

Endorsements “This story, primarily intended for children, can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The principles of community, family, country and love are beautifully shared through the elements of the olives, oil and warm maklouba. This is the story of Palestine.  Shami takes us on a virtual tour of a typical day in the life of a family in…

Endorsements “I believe you have already found a new calling as a writer of children stories. Through this story, you have been able to communicate to children interesting information, knowledge of a new culture, and a broadened view of another country. So congratulations and may you go forward with God’s blessings.” Rev. Naim Ateek “Best reflects the beautiful innocence of…