A diverse collection of poetry, essays, stories, and artwork by Muslim American teens living in the Washington, D. C. area celebrates their creativity, dreams, beliefs, and cultures. Here are poems about the beauty of prayer; a script for a television show starring four Muslim superheroes; meditations on identity, fasting, and wearing hijab. Expressive, multimedia self-portraits of the contributors appear throughout. Many pieces touch on the pain of being misunderstood, vilified, or feared; yet the focus is on the strength and resilience of those who practice Islam. The diverse voices in this collection exude pride as they affirm their identities as Muslim, American, Arab, Asian, Black, multiracial and more with grace, heart, and often humor, too. (Age 12 and older)

During an era characterized by both hijabi fashion models and enduring post-9/11 stereotypes, ten Muslim American teenagers came together to explore what it means to be young and Muslim in America today. These teens represent the tremendous diversity within the American Muslim community, and their book, like them, contains multitudes. Bilal writes about being a Muslim musician. Imaan imagines a dystopian Underground. Samaa creates her own cartoon Kabob Squad. Ayah responds to online hate. Through poems, essays, artwork, and stories, these young people aim to show their true selves, to build connection, and to create more inclusive and welcoming communities for all.