Building Bridges
2024 School Library Book Project
April 4 is National School Librarian Day and April 11 is National Library Day. Every year Muslim Space delivers book bundles to the public schools in the Austin area as a way to enhance an understanding of Islam, Muslims, and other non-dominant cultures.
The goal of this annual project is to promote authentic narratives of Muslims and/or other marginalized groups and identities. The result is two-fold, it places a familiar image and identity for Muslim youth to relate to and it normalizes the Muslim experience for non-Muslims.
Since 2017 we have delivered over 1,250 books to local area schools representing Ramadan, Islam, Muslim and non-Muslim heroes and superheroes, and diversity in cultures, abilities, and history.
This year we plan on delivering two books showcasing resilience and generosity - “Eleven Words for Love” by Randa Al-Fattah and “The Blessed Pomegranates” by A. Helwa.
Each school sponsorship costs $20 and we plan on delivering to 140+ local schools.
You can sponsor a school by donating here: www.paypal.me/muslimspace or Venmo (@MuslimSpace)
“Eleven Words for Love: A Journey Through Arabic Expressions of Love” by Randa Al-Fattah (learn more here)
A lyrical narrative of a Palestinian family in exile explores universal bonds of family, loyalty, and friendship through the lens of eleven Arabic expressions for love.
“The Blessed Pomegranates” by A. Helwa (learn more here)
A timeless story to teach kids gratitude, generosity, and the real meaning behind Ramadan.