Sister Friend: A Picture Book
Perfect for fans of The Day You Begin and Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and illustrator Shahrzad Maydani’s Sister Friend is a heartwarming new picture book celebrating the unique joy of cultivating friendships within your cultural community.
Ameena feels invisible. It’s been that way since she started at her new school. But now there is another new girl in class. Ameena sees her brownness and her hijab, even though the other kids do not.
Ameena wants to be her friend, but she can’t seem to find the right words or do the right things. Until one day, they find them together: “Assalamu Alaikum, Sister. Welcome.”
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 40
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: en
ISBN: 9781419767210
Creator Bio
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow is an award-winning author and educator who has dedicated her career to promoting diversity and representation in children's literature. As a black Muslim woman, she draws on her personal experiences to write stories that celebrate the beauty and complexity of marginalized communities. She holds a Master's degree in Education and has worked as a teacher and literacy specialist in various schools and organizations. Her critically acclaimed picture book, Sister Friend, co-authored with Shahrzad Maydani, is a testament to her commitment to creating diverse and empowering stories for children. Thompkins-Bigelow currently resides in Philadelphia with her family.
