Books by Shirin Shamsi

Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with feelings of loss. As she volunteers with her mother at a shelter for asylum seekers, Zahra befriends a displaced child, resulting in a sense of gratitude and an unexpected Ramadan blessing.

Rukia is a young girl living in India when her country is split into two nations and her family decides to emigrate to Pakistan. Readers will be inspired by this immigration story featuring a short chapter format and compelling text.