Salma Makes a Home (The Salma Series, 1)
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.
After a year, eleven months, and six days apart, Salma’s dad is finally joining her family in their new home. Salma is so happy to see her baba–but she’s also worried. What if he misses Syria so much that he leaves them again? She throws herself into showing him around the city and helping him learn English, but as Baba shares memories of Damascus Salma starts to realize how much she misses Syria, too. Can Salma make space in her heart for two homes? And can Baba?
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 120
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Annick Press
Language: en
ISBN: 9781773217628
Creator Bio
Danny Ramadan is a Syrian-Canadian author, activist, and LGBTQ+ advocate. Born and raised in Damascus, Syria, he moved to Canada as a refugee in 2014. He has written several books, including "The Clothesline Swing" and "Salma the Syrian Chef" which have won numerous awards and have been translated into multiple languages. As a queer and trans person, Ramadan uses his writing to shed light on the experiences of marginalized communities. In addition to his writing, he also works as a public speaker, sharing his personal story and advocating for refugee rights and LGBTQ+ inclusion. He currently resides in Vancouver, Canada. Anna Bron, the illustrator of "Salma Makes a Home," is a talented artist and educator. She has illustrated several children's books, focusing on themes of diversity, inclusivity, and social justice. Bron's illustrations beautifully capture the warmth and love in Salma's story, making it a joy for readers of all ages.
