Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah. Salat in Secret. New York: Random House Studio, 2023.
What do you hide from other people? What are you afraid to let others know? Seven-year-old Muhammad receives a prayer rug for his birthday. He is now old enough to pray five times a day, his father tells him. But Muhammad is scared. How will he find the courage to find a place to pray at school? Where can he pray without anyone else knowing he is a Muslim? Colourfully illustrated by Hatem Aly, this picture book is most highly recommended as a read-aloud for five- to eight-year-olds. It provides a powerful introduction to discussing religious faith, respect for others, and empathy.
