"Salat in Secret" by Hatem Aly tells the story of a young Muslim boy named Yusuf, living in a repressive regime where practicing his faith is forbidden. As Yusuf navigates the challenges of adolescence, he grapples with his identity and the importance of religion in a world that seeks to stifle it. With the help of his family and friends, he learns the value of resilience and faith. The narrative highlights themes of courage, spirituality, and the struggle for freedom of expression, offering a poignant reflection on the power of belief and the quest for self-acceptance in times of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Random House Studio .

Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow is a passionate educator, anti-racism activist, wife, and mother of two. She is a 2016 MuslimARC Muslim Anti-Racism-AMEL Fellow. She lives in Philadelphia with her family. Mommy's Khimar is her first picture book. Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born illustrator whose work has been featured on television and in multiple publications worldwide. Among other books, he illustrated Newbery Honor winning novel The Inquisitor's Tale by Adam Gidwitz. He currently lives in New Brunswick, Canada, with his wife, son, and more pets than people.