Abdul's Story by Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

A 2022 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids!

A little boy who loves storytelling but struggles with writing learns that it's okay to make mistakes in this charming and encouraging picture book from the author of Mommy's Khimar.

Abdul loves to tell stories. But writing them down is hard. His letters refuse to stay straight and face the right way. And despite all his attempts, his papers often wind up with more eraser smudges than actual words. Abdul decides his stories just aren't meant to be written down...until a special visitor comes to class and shows Abdul that even the best writers--and superheroes--make mistakes.

Author: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Publisher: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for You
Published: 03/29/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781534462984
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516431 / Abdul's Story


Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2022
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2022
Booklist 03/15/2022 pg. 74
School Library Journal 03/18/2022 pg. 1
BookPage 04/01/2022
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow is a Philadelphia-based educator and children's book author. Her works, which center young Black Muslim protagonists, have been recognized and critically praised by many trusted voices in literature, including American Library Association, School Library Journal, and NPR. Her books include Mommy's Khimar and Your Name is a Song, and she is a contributor to the Once Upon an Eid anthology.

Tiffany Rose is a teacher, world traveler, and the left-handed author/illustrator of M is for Melanin. She is also the illustrator of Abdul's Story, All I Need to Be, and Hurry Kate, or You'll Be Late. Tiffany is passionate about creating art and meaningful stories that reflect the everyday experiences of underrepresented voices in children's literature. Tiffany currently lives and works in Shanghai, China. She's a lover of coffee, wanderlust, massive curly afros, and children being their imaginative, quirky, free selves. Visit her at ASouthPawDraws.com.