Description
Book SynopsisOne of the root causes of Islamophobia is ignorance, often fuelled by stereotyped and negative portrayals of Muslims in media and popular culture.
Muslims in Story is a timely and proactive approach to tackling this issue, by engendering friendships and empathy through quality children's and young adult literature.
Table of Contents
- Foreword: Let’s Counter Islamophobia through Stories
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I Why Counter Islamophobia through Stories?
- Chapter 1 An Overview of Muslims in America
- Chapter 2 Islamophobia and Its Impact
- Chapter 3 Using Literature to Create Long-Term Systemic Change
- Part II Reframing the Narrative through Curated Book Lists and Programming Ideas
- Chapter 4 Muslim Kids as Heroes: Connecting across Cultures
- Chapter 5 Inspiring Muslim Leaders and Thinkers: Showcasing Current and Historical Contributions
- Chapter 6 Celebrating Islam: Understanding Religious Practices and Traditions
- Chapter 7 Folktales from Islamic Traditions: Drawing Wisdom from Tall Tales
- Conclusion
- Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions on Islam
- Appendix B Suggested Guidelines to Evaluate Muslim Children’s Literature
- Appendix C Timeline of Muslims in America
- Appendix D Glossary: A Few Unfamiliar Words
- Appendix E Suggested Educational Resources
- Index