Five-Star Books

The Agreement

Leila Boukarim partners with political illustrator Ann Kiernan to create the most emblematic picture book of this generation.

Aug 11 • E.G. Alaraj and KidlitSOUL

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May 2026

Zamzam for Everyone

Sharing Water at Hajj

May 20 • E.G. Alaraj

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March 2026

Ramadan Nights

Three picture books to cherish during the last ten nights of Ramadan.

Mar 10 • E.G. Alaraj and KidlitSOUL

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February 2026

Upside-Down Iftar

It's Ramadan and suddenly there are too many chefs in the kitchen. Luckily there's a Palestinian dish that can adapt to everyone's tastes. The one and…

Feb 14 • E.G. Alaraj

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January 2026

Five-Star Books reviews: The Atlas of Languages

Words Around the World

Jan 17 • E.G. Alaraj

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Five-Star Books reviews Diaspora-ish

An effortless read, full of love, passion, and persistence.

Jan 2 • E.G. Alaraj

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December 2025

Upcoming Event: Book Launch at Kinder Books

My Language Is a Garden

Dec 28, 2025 • E.G. Alaraj

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October 2025

My Language Is a Garden

PREORDER NOW

Oct 29, 2025 • E.G. Alaraj

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September 2025

Art and Soul

A winning title, a star illustrator, and an immigration story featuring Bob Ross.

Sep 25, 2025 • E.G. Alaraj

Cover Reveal

DIASPORA-ISH

Sep 12, 2025 • E.G. Alaraj

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First Day of School

Palestinian Childhoods

Sep 1, 2025 • E.G. Alaraj

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August 2025

Introducing Five-Star Books Podcast

Sorry for the scratchy audio quality.

Aug 31, 2025 • E.G. Alaraj

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