October History & Heritage Months

Erno Rubik and his magic cube

Aradhya, Kerry,


In the hills of Budapest, near the banks of the Danube River, lived a quiet boy named Ernő Rubik. He loved books, art, nature, and—most of all—puzzles. And he grew up to create the most popular puzzle in history. This picture book biography explores the experience and interests that inspired the inventor of the Rubik’s Cube.
Date Published:2024

The home we make

Khwaja, Maham,


A young Muslim girl and her family flee the violence of war and seek refuge in a foreign land, where they must rebuild a sense of home.
Date Published:2024

K-POP A to Z : the definitive K-pop encyclopedia

Lee, Bina,.


Everything You Could Possibly Need to Know about Korean Pop Music! K-POP is popping up everywhere! Korea's infectious and high-energy pop music and entertainment scene is a relatively young phenomenon in the West, and it is rapidly gaining traction. Don't be left out of the phenomenon. This book will help you learn the K-Pop lingo, culture, and important facts about the top stars of the industry, including: -What it means when someone is your "Bias" -Who has the best "Eye-smile" in the industry -What exactly "Call" means -Why you should avoid being a "Sasaeng fan" -When G-Dragon started training for K-Pop stardom -The meaning behind BTS's name -Where Wanna One got their start -And much more! Impress all your "Koreaboo" friends with the knowledge you gain in K-Pop A to Z!
Date Published:2019

Everything You Could Possibly Need to Know about Korean Pop Music! K-POP is popping up everywhere! Korea's infectious and high-energy pop music and entertainment scene is a relatively young phenomenon in the West, and it is rapidly gaining traction. Don't be left out of the phenomenon. This book will help you learn the K-Pop lingo, culture, and important facts about the top stars of the industry, including: -What it means when someone is your "Bias" -Who has the best "Eye-smile" in the industry -What exactly "Call" means -Why you should avoid being a "Sasaeng fan" -When G-Dragon started training for K-Pop stardom -The meaning behind BTS's name -Where Wanna One got their start -And much more! Impress all your "Koreaboo" friends with the knowledge you gain in K-Pop A to Z!

Date Published:2019

Lion on the inside : how one girl changed basketball

Abdul-Qaadir, Bilqis,


True story about Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, a young Muslim-American woman who, at the top of her basketball career, must make a choice between wearing her hijab and playing the sport.
Date Published:2023

A look at Islam

Kehoe, Rachel,


At a Glance -- Introduction: Friday Prayers -- 1. The History of Islam -- 2. The Beliefs of Islam -- 3. The Structure of Islam -- 4. Islam and Daily Life -- Glossary -- Source Notes -- For Further Research -- Index -- Image Credits -- About the Author. Introduces readers to the religion of Islam. The book explores the history of Islam, its belief system, its structure and organization, and how it affects the daily life of its followers.
Date Published:2024

At a Glance -- Introduction: Friday Prayers -- 1. The History of Islam -- 2. The Beliefs of Islam -- 3. The Structure of Islam -- 4. Islam and Daily Life -- Glossary -- Source Notes -- For Further Research -- Index -- Image Credits -- About the Author. Introduces readers to the religion of Islam. The book explores the history of Islam, its belief system, its structure and organization, and how it affects the daily life of its followers.

Date Published:2024

More idols of K-pop : the definitive guide to the hottest bands

Mulenga, Natasha,


At head of title: 100% unofficial. Includes discography (pages 62-63). In this second volume, there is more to know about the world-wide superstars hailing from South Korea. Learn about the language, the clothes, the dances, and the secrets of the K-pop world. Featuring more about BTS and BlackPink, and introducing Mamamoo,Monsta X, SuperM, Day6, and TXT.
Date Published:2022

Muhammad's recipe for remembering

Ahmad, Maidah,


Various publishers. A moving picture book highlighting a young Muslim boy's efforts to rediscover his family's history in the World Wars. Muhammad wants to take part in his school's assembly to honor veterans, but no one in his community, let alone his family, has been involved in the World Wars... have they? After discussions with his family and elders at his mosque, Muhammad starts to piece together his family's lost history, and realizes that you don't need a trophy or medal to remember those you've lost--it can be as simple as sharing a piece of roti.
Date Published:2024

Various publishers. A moving picture book highlighting a young Muslim boy's efforts to rediscover his family's history in the World Wars. Muhammad wants to take part in his school's assembly to honor veterans, but no one in his community, let alone his family, has been involved in the World Wars... have they? After discussions with his family and elders at his mosque, Muhammad starts to piece together his family's lost history, and realizes that you don't need a trophy or medal to remember those you've lost--it can be as simple as sharing a piece of roti.

Date Published:2024

The wonders we seek : thirty incredible Muslims who helped shape the world

Faruqi, Saadia,


Al-Ma'mun -- Al-Zahrawi -- Ibn al-Haytham -- Ibn Sina -- Saladin -- Razia Sultan -- Jalal al-Din Rumi -- Ibn Battuta -- Zheng He -- Abdul Rahman Ibrahim -- Nana Asma'u -- Naguib Mahfouz -- Noor Inayat Khan -- Malcolm X -- Mohammad Abdus Salam -- Fazlur Rahman Khan -- Ayub Khan Ommaya -- Farouk El-Baz -- Fatima Mernissi -- Muhammad Yunus -- Muhammad Ali -- Rebiya Kadeer -- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar -- Shirin Ebadi -- Yusuf/Cat Stevens -- Benazir Bhutto -- Rana Dajani -- Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy -- Ibtihaj Muhammad -- Malala Yousafzai. Discover the lives, stories, and accomplishments of many great accomplishments of many great Muslims throughout history. Many of the inventions and discoveries that we use in our lives today were created centuries ago -- during the golden age of Muslim empires and beyond. Art, music, astronomy, physics, mathematics, medicine, and so many other files of knowledge were shared and created and discussed in Arabia, Persia, Iraq, and India a very, very long time ago. This tradition of Muslim learning, dedication, and progress continues all across our world up to today.
Date Published:2022

Al-Ma'mun -- Al-Zahrawi -- Ibn al-Haytham -- Ibn Sina -- Saladin -- Razia Sultan -- Jalal al-Din Rumi -- Ibn Battuta -- Zheng He -- Abdul Rahman Ibrahim -- Nana Asma'u -- Naguib Mahfouz -- Noor Inayat Khan -- Malcolm X -- Mohammad Abdus Salam -- Fazlur Rahman Khan -- Ayub Khan Ommaya -- Farouk El-Baz -- Fatima Mernissi -- Muhammad Yunus -- Muhammad Ali -- Rebiya Kadeer -- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar -- Shirin Ebadi -- Yusuf/Cat Stevens -- Benazir Bhutto -- Rana Dajani -- Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy -- Ibtihaj Muhammad -- Malala Yousafzai. Discover the lives, stories, and accomplishments of many great accomplishments of many great Muslims throughout history. Many of the inventions and discoveries that we use in our lives today were created centuries ago -- during the golden age of Muslim empires and beyond. Art, music, astronomy, physics, mathematics, medicine, and so many other files of knowledge were shared and created and discussed in Arabia, Persia, Iraq, and India a very, very long time ago. This tradition of Muslim learning, dedication, and progress continues all across our world up to today.

Date Published:2022