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LiaHijab and Red Lipstick: It’s Not About Religion, It’s a Life StoryHijab and Red Lipstick is a young adult novel about Sara’s life experiences as a British-Egyptian Muslim. This book is written like a…Dec 10, 2022Dec 10, 2022
LiainILLUMINATION’S MIRRORThe Classic Islamic Love Story, Layla and MajnunThe world knows Juliet and Romeo’s story. The most tragic love story of all time. But, have you heard about Layla and Kais? The most…Dec 10, 20221Dec 10, 20221
LiainILLUMINATION’S MIRRORA Great Middle Grade Book Represents Down SyndromeDaisy Woodworm Changes the World is written by Melissa Hart who is an Oregon-based author, journalist, and instructor for the MFA in…Dec 10, 20221Dec 10, 20221