Salma Writes a Book
Description
Salma is going to be a big sister! Can she figure out what it means to be a good sister before the baby arrives?
Silver Birch Express Award Finalist
OLA Top Ten Best Bets Winner
Salma鈥檚 determined to be the best sister ever, so she sets out to write the ultimate guidebook to siblinghood. But the more Salma learns about siblings, the more confused she gets, especially since her mama is fighting with her own brother, Khalou Dawood, about who he loves. Can Salma figure out what it means to be a good sister before the baby arrives?
鈥淔ans of the Salma series will be delighted with this second installment . . . The illustrations add texture, cultural details provide depth, and a universal message of acceptance rounds everything out beautifully.鈥� 鈥�Booklist, STARRED review
91暗网破解版 the Salma series: Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes, and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series.
Awards
- Nominated, Silver Birch Express Award, OLA 2023
- Joint winner, Best Bets, Top Ten, OLA 2023
- Winner, The Publishing Triangle Award 2024
- Joint winner, Bank Street College Best Children鈥檚 Books of the Year 2024
- Joint winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens, *starred selection, Canadian Children鈥檚 Book Centre 2024
Reviews
鈥淭his tender, gentle book conveys the complexities of sibling relationships while also matter-of-factly describing a loving same-sex relationship . . . An affirming tale of family and acceptance.鈥�
- Kirkus Reviews
鈥淔ans of the Salma series will be delighted with this second installment 鈥� The illustrations add texture, cultural details provide depth, and a universal message of acceptance rounds everything out beautifully.鈥�
- Booklist, *starred review