Books by Muslim Authors

In honor of Ramadan, we are sharing a list of books by Muslim authors. If you like these book recs, check out other must-reads here, and get social with us at @getunderlined!

Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card

By Sara Saedi

This hilarious, poignant and true story of one teen’s experience growing up in America as an undocumented immigrant from the Middle East is an increasingly necessary read in today’s divisive world. Perfect for fans of Mindy Kaling and Trevor Noah’s books.

Home Is Not a Country

By Safia Elhillo

From the acclaimed poet featured on Forbes Africa’s “30 Under 30” list, this powerful novel-in-verse captures one girl, caught between cultures, on an unexpected journey tofacethe ephemeral girl she might have been. Woven through with moments of lyrical beauty,thisis a tender meditation on family, belonging, and home.

Salaam, with Love

By Sara Sharaf Beg

This heartfelt and humorous YA contemporary follows Dua, who spends the month of Ramadan making unexpected discoveries about family, faith, and first love.

No True Believers

By Rabiah York Lumbard

Fans of the riveting mystery in Courtney Summers’s Sadie and the themes of race and religion in Samira Ahmed’s Internment will be captivated by this exploration of the intersection of Islamaphobia and white supremacy as an American Muslim teen is forced to confront hatred and hidden danger when she is framed for a terrorist act she did not commit.

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Books by Muslim Authors

Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card

By Sara Saedi

Home Is Not a Country

By Safia Elhillo

Salaam, with Love

By Sara Sharaf Beg

No True Believers

By Rabiah York Lumbard

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