Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to his Daughter

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (5 Oct. 2017)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1481489364
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1481489362
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.59 x 1.02 x 27.94 cm

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 find joy and pride in all aspects of their multicultural identity.

Dear little one,
…know you are 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 celebration of social harmony and multicultural identities. The vivid and elegant verse, accompanied by magical and vibrant illustrations, highlights the diversity of the Muslim community as well as Indigenous identity. A literary journey of discovery and wonder, Yo Soy Muslim is sure to inspire adults and children alike.