 | Reem Faruqi Lea Lyon Awards 6 Theme Ramadan | “Lailah is in a new school in a new country, thousands of miles from her old home, and missing her old friends. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won’t understand why she doesn’t join them in the lunchroom.” Laila’s Lunchbox by Reem Faruqi |
 | Danny Ramadan Anna Bron Awards 5 Theme Ramadan | “All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn’t know the recipe, or what to call the vegetables in English, or where to find the right spices! Luckily, the staff and other newcomers in her Welcome Home are happy to lend a hand—and a sprinkle of sumac.” Salma the Syrian Chef by Danny Ramadan |
 | Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith Lawrence Migdale Awards 1 Theme Ramadan | “Follows Ibraham’s family through the month of praying and fasting until the feast and celebration of Eid al’Fitr that ends Ramadan, explaining the basic beliefs of Islam and the life of the Prophet Muhammad as well as offering an intimate look at a devout Islamic family.” Celebrating Ramadan by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith |
 | Reza Jalali Anne Sibley O’Brien Awards 1 Theme Ramadan | “Looking through the tall trees in their backyard in Maine, Shirin and her dad search for a glimpse of the new moon, the sign that the month of Ramadan has begun. Ramadan is a time when Muslims around the world pray, fast, and pay special attention to doing good deeds. Shirin is nine and thinks she should be able to fast like her older brother Ali.” Moon Watchers by Reza Jalali |
 | Asma Mobin-Uddin Laura Jacobsen Awards 1 Theme Ramadan | “Ramadan is coming and Leena is excited. Although she is too young to fast every day during the Muslim religious festival, Leena decides to fast each Friday instead. When Leena receives an invitation to a party which happens to fall on Friday, she has a dilemma. She doesn’t want to miss the party, but she doesn’t want to miss fasting either. So Leena decides to go to the party, but not eat or drink anything at all.” A Party in Ramadan by Asma Robin-Uddin |
