Salma Writes a Book

Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the 'middle child' squeeze or feeling overshadowed by a sibling's needs, especially within the context of a family navigating life in a new country. Salma is a creative, sensitive girl who decides to write a book to process her complicated feelings about her new baby brother and her family's Syrian heritage. This story beautifully addresses the tension between wanting to be seen as an individual and the deep love one feels for their family. It is a perfect choice for children aged 8 to 12 who are discovering their own voices through art and storytelling, offering a mirror for those in immigrant households and a window for others into the joys and pressures of bicultural identity.