THE COMPASSIONATE WARRIOR: ABD EL-KADER OF ALGERIA is about a man whom the New York Times, in his day, described as “one of the few great men of the century.” A young scholar, a Muslim mystic from a prominent Arab family known for their piety, he was quiet and studious. Yet they’re both, at heart, about the same thing: bridging the gap, finding ways to walk together. My two most recently published books, both by Wisdom Tales Press, are completely different in genre-one a YA historical biography, the other a picture book for much younger children. The “common ground” answer is what I personally believe in, and what I try to convey in my books and stories. Are Muslims really committed to hostility toward other religions? Or do most Muslims want to find common ground and live together with non-Muslims, without fear or threats? Lately, we’ve been reading about terrorist actions by Muslims in Europe and other places, events that have again raised anger and confusion. Please welcome my guest poster today, author Elsa Marston who is my resident Middle Eastern Children’s literature go to! She has a list of recommended books for kids and teens at the bottom of the post.
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