Dawn Fechter
$350 Book Order
Procedure:
Select one of the sections indentified by your school’s collection map as needing development.
Explain why you have selected this selection by indicating the curriculum standards supported.
One of the sections I indentified as a need at the Inglewood Public Library was the need
for more books that deal with the Muslim culture. At the Inglewood library was have a small
but important population of Muslim patrons. It is important that we have books that can speak
to these patrons’ culture and beliefs. These books can also be helpful to patrons who want to
better understand the Muslim culture.
For my order, I decided to focus on the Muslim Culture section of my curriculum map. This
section of our current collection is poor. Muslim Culture books support the curriculum at the
Inglewood schools. Here is an example of tenth grade curriculum that includes the study of
Muslims:
10.10 Students analyze instances of nation-building in the contemporary world in at least two
of the following regions or countries: the Middle East, Africa, Mexico and other parts of Latin
America, and China.
1. Understand the challenges in the regions, including their geopolitical, cultural, military, and
economic significance and the international relationships in which they are involved.
2. Describe the recent history of the regions, including political divisions and systems, key
leaders, religious issues, natural features, resources, and population patterns.
3. Discuss the important trends in the regions today and whether they appear to serve the
cause of individual freedom and democracy. (http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/)
The Muslim book order consists of both fictional and non-fictional titles. Some of the titles were
pulled from Booklist and School Library Journal. I reviewed the books currently in our collection
and searched for different kinds of books from the ones we already have.
Prepare and submit a list of 10 resources to be purchased with the $350 budget. At least
one item selected for purchase must address diversity issues.
1.
Book List April 1, 2009
Are all Muslims terrorists? Does Muslim culture clash with American culture? Can Muslim
teens go to the prom? Casual, colloquial, joking, contemporary, and passionate, this
interactive handbook by two Arizona teens and their mom talks about their faith, about
what it is like to be both proud Americans and proud Muslims, and about misunderstandings
and stereotypes. Originally self-published in 2007, this revised paperback edition has a new
afterword, updated coverage of social issues, and new chapters on interfaith discussion and
Muslim fundamentalism and extremism. The design, which encourages browsing, includes
occasional photos and lots of colored screens with questions and answers, as well as
survival tips for dealing with stereotypes in a post-9/11 world. There are also step-by-step
guides on how to pray, how to read the Qur’an, and how to fast at Ramadan. Muslim and
non-Muslim teens alike will be caught by the candor, the humor, and the call for interfaith
dialogue and tolerance. Great for group discussion. Grades 7-12. --Hazel Rochman
2.
Booklist December 15, 2006
*Starred Review* In the wake of 9/11, "Islam-bashing" bears all the symptoms of racism as
it holds up the relatively few fanatics as representative of all 1.3 billion Muslims. That's the
argument of award-winning Canadian journalist Siddiqui, past president of PEN Canada, a
writers' group that is a leading advocate of free speech. His clear, passionate discussion
confronts international issues that are in the news now, including recent controversies over
cartoon representations of Prophet Muhammad, the debate surrounding the wearing of the
hijab (traditional headscarf), and issues of faith and feminism, suicide bombing, and more.
While clearly concerned about terrorism and other dangers, Siddiqui attacks the propaganda
of collective guilt. Without preaching or political jargon and drawing on his travels and
interviews in Muslim countries, he shows that the extremists are being challenged by a new
generation of Muslims, and welcomes the current internal reformation. He also asks
penetrating questions: for example, Why does the U.S. turn a blind eye to suffocating
restrictions on women in Saudi Arabia? Including documented chapter notes and an
"Essential Reading" list, this timely volume in the Groundwork Guide series is sure to spark
debate. Like Jane Springer's Genocide (2006), also part of the series, this is excellent for
classroom discussion. Hazel Rochman
3.
School Library Journal September 1, 2006
Grade 7 Up–Since so little is known about the lives of these three men, these volumes are
considerably padded with lengthy and sometimes complex discourses on the history of
Islam, Baghdad during Islams golden age, ancient Greek philosophers, and so on. The
books are attractive and colorfully illustrated, but the glossaries are incomplete.
Unfortunately, the footnoting is subpar; most references just give title and author, and
there is no indication as to which edition(s) of the scientists works were used. Some of the
details in the texts are incorrect; for example, although Descartes lived in the 16th and 17th
centuries, he is referred to as one of the great Enlightenment thinkers of the eighteenth
century. The maps omit many places referred to in the texts. Finally, the concluding
chapters on each mans legacy are surprisingly weak, failing to explain adequately any
strong or lasting influence in the West.–Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public
Library,NY
4.
School Library Journal June 1, 2011
Gr 7 Up–In-depth titles on modern Islam. Dictionary contains a glossary, a time line, a fact file of nations
with significant Muslim populations, and two dictionaries: persons and places. Islamic Beliefs and
Muslim Societies delve into social and religious customs in the Muslim world, and the world at large.
General topics are covered (holidays, visual arts, marriage) and there are chapters devoted to the
specific histories of Islam in different regions of the world. These titles do not shy away from current
controversies, such as the debates over the definition of jihad and whether or not Islamic law requires
the practice of female genital mutilation (considered by the WHO to be a human-rights violation).
Sideboxes and pull-quotes highlight key concepts and enhance accessibility. Clear, color photos and
reproductions throughout illustrate the diversity of the world’s Muslims and their rich heritage. While it
is detailed in information, the dictionary’s inclusion criteria are unclear. It is confusing, for example, why
Salman Rushdie is included, but not Ayaan Hirsi Ali. While extensive further-reading lists are included in
each title, individual articles don’t cite sources. However, except in the dictionary, the author of each
article is listed, along with credentials. Attractive trim on the pages, colorful fonts, quality illustrations,
and framed (and often illustrated) sideboxes create a pleasing layout. Excellent for assignments.–Kristin
Anderson, Columbus Metropolitan Library System, OH
5.
Booklist April 15, 2009
Sixteen-year-old Nina Khan feels like an outsider, and there are two things that she
thinparticularly set her apart from others in her small town: her perfect older sister, Sonia,
and the fact that she has inherited the “Pakistani hairy gene.” It’s bad enough that she has
dark hair on her legs, arms, and face, but then she also grows a dark, downy stripe down
her back. While this is understandably mortifying for a teenager, its importance dimishes
when compared to the central issue of the book. Nina is a Muslim Pakistani-American, and
her parents have very firm views on social behavior: she is not allowed to date or attend
parties. She has always chafed at the restrictions, but she becomes even more resentful
after she develops a mutual attraction with a handsome classmate. Nina stages a mild
rebellion, which ends with deepened appreciation for her family’s cultural views. While some
plot turnarounds come too easily, Karim’s first novel provides a rare exploration of Muslim
culture and will be a welcome addition to teen collections. Grades 7-10. --Lynn Rutan
6.
School Library Journal November 15, 2010
Curtis, Edward E. IV. Encyclopedia of Muslim-American History. 2 vols. Facts On File.
(Library of American History). 2010. 728p. illus. index. ISBN 9780816075751. $195; Online:
Infobase eBooks.REF
Curtis (Millennium Chair of the Liberal Arts, Indiana Univ.–Purdue Univ. Indianapolis) has
assembled a fascinating and timely resource detailing the history and contributions of Muslim
Americans in the United States. More than 300 articles, written by scholars, historians, and
experts in Islam and American history, outline the long legacy and impact that Muslim
Americans have had since their earliest arrival on slave ships in the 18th century. Familiar
names, such as Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, and Karee Abdul-Jabbar share space with lesserknown but no less interesting Americans such as Job Ben Solomon, a 19th-century slave and,
later, free religious scholar, and Farooq Kathwari, CEO of Ethan Allen Interiors and
philanthropist. Topics include people, movements, cultural and social issues, law, politics, and
religious thought. Signed articles are arranged alphabetically by entry and include references for
further reading. An index and a list of entries, as well as cross-references within the text, help
with navigation. Monochrome photographs are scattered throughout. BOTTOM LINE A
necessary and timely resource to remind us of the vital contributions that Muslim Americans
have made to our culture and society since its founding. Unique in its focus, this encyclopedia is
recommended for all secondary school, public, and academic libraries.—Amanda Sprochi, Univ.
of Missouri, Columbia
7.
School Library Journal November 1, 2011
Gr 6-10–Fifteen-year-old weight-obsessed Almira is trying to fast through her first Ramadan. She looks
forward to slimming down during the month. She and her best friend, Lisa, both develop a crush on the
same boy and conflict ensues. Almira has to balance her religious beliefs, her parents’ expectations of
her, and the pressure to “fit in.” The teen is described as being a size eight, and while she may feel
chubby next to her exercise-obsessed mother (whom she consistently and somewhat creepily describes
as “hot”), a girl who wears a size eight is not fat and neither is Ramadan a holy diet plan. Also, Lisa’s
stupidity is played for laughs, although someone in an honors class not knowing that The Diary of Anne
Frank was written by Anne Frank is hardly amusing. The book is too long, and Almira’s incessant whining
about her size becomes tiresome. There is a sweet scene in which Almira goes to mosque and enjoys the
experience of practicing her faith with other Muslims; during this passage she finally seems real and not
a caricature of a weight-obsessed teen. While books with Muslim lead characters are needed, this one is
an additional purchase for libraries in which Randa Abdel-Fattah’s (very fine) books are popular.–Kristin
Anderson, Columbus Metropolitan Library System, OH
8.
School Library Journal June 1, 2010
Gr 5-8–On the day 11-year-old Meli draws a picture of a pelican that bears a striking resemblance to her
teacherand gets caughtspring is just around the corner in Kosovo. But along with the change in season in
1998 come life-altering changes for Albanian Kosovars, the ethnic group to which Meli's family belongs.
Because she is forced to stay after class, her 13-year-old brother, Mehmet, heads home alone and is
taken by the Serbian police, beaten, and dumped in a field to die. When he returns home after being
nursed to health by the Kosovo Liberation Army, his family must flee. Surviving extreme hardship and
violence, they arrive in a refugee camp, and at long last immigrate to the United States. All is well until
the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, when their family is mistreated for being Muslim, albeit
nonpracticing. Kindness and forgiveness on both sides bring about healing and the realization that the
Lleshis have truly found a home. The themes of family loyalty and living peaceably with others along
with the exploration of ethnic prejudice are handled so as to make for meaningful discussion in a
classroom or book group, and the span of the main characters' ages through their teen years makes the
book an appropriate choice for a wide range of readers. The setting, complete with television and other
fixtures of contemporary life, demonstrates that this sort of tragedy belongs to our own time and not
just the distant past. While attempts to explain the political situation at times break the flow of the
narrative, this little-known piece of history has been brought to life with sensitivity and grace.–Faith
Brautigam, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL
9.
Booklist May 1, 2010
After her very modern debut, Diamonds Take Forever (2005), Jiji takes a trip into the past, specifically
Iraq circa WWII. Next-door neighbors Sharif, a Jewish boy, and Omar, a Muslim one, are the best of
friends and enjoy an idyllic childhood in Basra until Hitler’s shadow falls across the country, inciting
terrible riots and forcing Iraqi Jews into hiding. The danger passes, but personal risks arise when Sharif
falls in love with a beautiful Muslim maid named Kathmiya. Kathmiya longs for the safety of a traditional
marriage and can’t understand why her parents refuse to arrange one for her. Though Sharif wants
nothing more than to be with Kathmiya, he starts to wonder if his best chance for a prosperous future lies
outside of Iraq, especially after his rebellious middle brother endangers the whole family by running off to
join the Communist Party. Jiji does a remarkable job of evoking 1940s Iraq in her novel, from the colorful
markets to the remote marshes, making for a vibrant read
10.
Booklist January 1, 2010
Grades 8-11. The first half of this tense and compelling novel treads familiar ground: the catch-22 of
bullying. Fifteen-year-old Sami, whose father was born in Iran, is regularly harassed by a group of guys
who call him a sand monkey. But if he turns them in not only will the beatings worsen but there could be
fallout for his family, too—his strict father has worked so hard to become a respected part of the
community. The escalating violence at school increases the stress at home; his father now ignores Sami
even when they pray together. Stratton’s grasp of daily Muslim life brings freshness to this story line
before unleashing a whole new hell: a late-night FBI raid that implicates Sami’s father in an international
terror ring known as the Brotherhood of Martyrs. Stratton’s ever-readable prose is peppered with Sami’s
believable inner dialogue, and the social fallout, plot twists, and even Sami’s renewed interest in his
religion all feel authentic. A fast, exciting read with weighty underpinnings.
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Muslim teenager's
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OCLC 0441947343}
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