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Aaliya Jaleel is a freelance illustrator, designer, and visual development artist, currently majoring in animation at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is the illustrator of Maryam’s Magic: The Story of Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, Under My Hijab, and Muslim Girls Rise. You can visit her online at www.aaliyamj.com.

Maryam’s Magic: The Story of Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani By Megan Reid, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Megan Reid, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062915962
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Published: Balzer + Bray - January 19th, 2021

From Althea Gibson author Megan Reid and rising star artist Aaliya Jaleel, illustrator of Under My Hijab, comes the first picture book about trailblazing mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the world’s most prestigious honor in mathematics. Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and Mae Among the Stars.


Amazing: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All By Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani, Dane Liu, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593525432
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - April 18th, 2023

From Olympic ice dancing medalists Alex and Maia Shibutani, this beautifully illustrated picture book highlights the achievements of many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have made invaluable contributions to the world.


Under My Hijab By Hena Khan, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Hena Khan, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator)
$19.95
ISBN: 9781620147924
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Published: Lee & Low Books - February 5th, 2019

Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education
Amelia Bloomer Project - Feminist Task Force, American Library Association (ALA)

This lovely book from the author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns invites readers to understand and appreciate the hijab and the Muslim women who decide to wear it.


The Masjid Kamal Loves By Ashley Franklin, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ashley Franklin, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781534499836
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Published: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for You - June 20th, 2023

From the author of Not Quite Snow White comes a story about a young Muslim boy celebrating the many reasons he loves going to his local masjid in this jubilant and playful picture book perfect for fans of Mommy’s Khimar and Abdul’s Story.

Friday is Kamal’s favorite day of the week because he gets to go to the masjid for Jumu’ah prayer.


Hannah and the Ramadan Gift By Qasim Rashid, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Qasim Rashid, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593114667
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - April 20th, 2021

The debut picture book by author and human rights activist Qasim Rashid that celebrates good deeds during the month of Ramadan.


Top Secret Anniversary: A Branches Book (The Party Diaries #3) By Mitali Banerjee Ruths, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator) Cover Image
$6.99
ISBN: 9781338799903
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - October 31st, 2023

In the third installment of this full-color early chapter book series, Priya plans a top-secret anniversary party and helps save manatees!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!

This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers.


Starry Henna Night: A Branches Book (The Party Diaries #2) By Mitali Banerjee Ruths, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator) Cover Image
$5.99
ISBN: 9781338799811
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - April 4th, 2023

Priya plans a henna-night party that is out-of-this-world in the second installment of this full-color early chapter book series!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers.


Awesome Orange Birthday: A Branches Book (The Party Diaries #1) By Mitali Banerjee Ruths, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator) Cover Image
$5.99
ISBN: 9781338799613
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - January 3rd, 2023

In this full-color early chapter book series, Priya starts a party-planning business to help save the planet -- one party at a time!

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This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers.


Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time By Saira Mir, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Saira Mir, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781534418882
Availability: Special Order
Published: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for You - October 29th, 2019

Little Leaders meets Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls in this gorgeous nonfiction picture book that introduces readers to nineteen powerhouse Muslim women who rose up and made their voices heard.

Long ago, Muslim women rode into battle to defend their dreams. They opened doors to the world’s oldest library.