A heart-wrenching tale of forbidden love

'A wonderfully complex love story unlike any you've read before. Saeed has given a novel that is both entertaining and important."--Matt de la Pena, New York Times bestselling author

Naila's conservative immigrant parents have always said the same thing: She may choose what to study, how to wear her hair, and what to be when she grows up--but they will choose her husband. Following their cultural tradition, they will plan an arranged marriage for her. And until then, dating--even friendship with a boy--is forbidden. When...

Bilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done.

All Are Welcome meets Be Kind in this poignant and accessible picture book about the power every bystander-no matter how small-has to extend kindness and stand up in the face of intolerance.