Salma Speaks Up

EARLY CHAPTER BOOK SERIES: Book 4 in this easy chapter book series featuring a family from Syria by Lamda award-winning author Danny Ramadan, himself a former Syrian refugee.

EXPLORES MENTAL HEALTH: Introduces young readers to Seasonal Affective Disorder, helping kids understand how seasons and environment can affect emotions and well-being.

REPRESENTATION: Shows a young girl navigating the complexities of her religion and culture; sensitive and nuanced portrayal of a diverse diasporic Muslim community.

EMPATHY AND RESILIENCE: Addresses discrimination around accents with honesty and empowers readers to embrace their own voices while standing up against unfair judgments.

DYNAMIC AUTHOR: Danny Ramadan is a powerhouse author whose profile is only rising.

BACKMATTER EXTRAS: Activity for kids in the back of each book in the series!

FOR FANS OF: Dory Fantasmagory and Katie Woo and Friends

LEVELING INFO: F-P Guided Code: M - Grade Two IV. Lexile Code: 710 L