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Abdul's Story

Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

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A 2022 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids!

A little boy who loves storytelling but struggles with writing learns that it's okay to make mistakes in this charming and encouraging picture book from the author of Mommy's Khimar.

Abdul loves to tell stories. But writing them down is hard. His letters refuse to stay straight and face the right way. And despite all his attempts, his papers often wind up with more eraser smudges than actual words. Abdul decides his stories just aren't meant to be written down...until a special visitor comes to class and shows Abdul that even the best writers--and superheroes--make mistakes.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for You
  • Publish Date: Mar 29th, 2022
  • Pages: 40
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.20in - 10.20in - 0.50in - 1.00lb
  • EAN: 9781534462984
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: • Social Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance• School & Education• Diversity & Multicultural

About the Author

Rose, Tiffany: - Tiffany Rose is a teacher, world traveler, and the left-handed author/illustrator of M is for Melanin. She is also the illustrator of Abdul's Story, All I Need to Be, and Hurry Kate, or You'll Be Late. Tiffany is passionate about creating art and meaningful stories that reflect the everyday experiences of underrepresented voices in children's literature. Tiffany currently lives and works in Shanghai, China. She's a lover of coffee, wanderlust, massive curly afros, and children being their imaginative, quirky, free selves. Visit her at ASouthPawDraws.com.
Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah: - Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow is a Philadelphia-based educator and children's book author. Her works, which center young Black Muslim protagonists, have been recognized and critically praised by many trusted voices in literature, including American Library Association, School Library Journal, and NPR. Her books include Mommy's Khimar and Your Name is a Song, and she is a contributor to the Once Upon an Eid anthology.

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Looking for your next read? You're in the right place. Personalized recs, alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays and always here: https://t.co/WMEobU4K8g

@jtbigelow @aSouthpawDraws Congratulations! Abdul's Story by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, art by Tiffany Rose is one of @NYPL's 2022 #BestBooks for Kids! https://t.co/pQmEPEibB3

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💜 food +☕+ writing STEAM PBs 🌟 #SCBWI #12x12PB #PBParty #PBRisingStars #PBStudyBuddy 🌟 Repped by @AgentHenkin 💜 TRICKY CHOPSTICKS {March 2024, @SimonKIDS}

I adore the vibrant and visual storytelling in this #PBStudyBuddy feature! ABDUL’S STORY (@jtbigelow, @aSouthpawDraws, @SalaamReads, @SimonKIDS). See 🧵 for 5 graphics including this Emoji Arc. Please ❤️ 🔁 💬 to boost this book and these amazing PB creators! #ABDULSSTORY #KidLit https://t.co/iGWkUZa8dU

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Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow is an educator and writer.

Still celebrating wins... Join me at 11:30 am tomorrow at @harriettsbooks for an in-person reading and signing of my new book ABDUL’S STORY (illustrated by @aSouthpawDraws) @SimonKIDS https://t.co/AhljimOPDB

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Praise for this book

"Exploring the topic of learning disabilities can be challenging, especially the social-emotional fallout for children who are struggling, but Thompkins-Bigelow accomplishes the task. Rose's lively and colorful illustrations are eye-pleasing and showcase diversity. This is an engaging story that not only offers empowerment but also models understanding and acceptance of learning differences." --The Horn Book Magazine

What people are saying

Mentioner image for: NYPL Recommends
NYPL Recommends
@NYPLRecommends
2 years

Looking for your next read? You're in the right place. Personalized recs, alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays and always here: https://t.co/WMEobU4K8g

@jtbigelow @aSouthpawDraws Congratulations! Abdul's Story by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, art by Tiffany Rose is one of @NYPL's 2022 #BestBooks for Kids! https://t.co/pQmEPEibB3

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Mentioner image for: Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 needs 5k+ followers to follow back
Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 needs 5k+ followers to follow back
@SylviaiChen
2 years

💜 food +☕+ writing STEAM PBs 🌟 #SCBWI #12x12PB #PBParty #PBRisingStars #PBStudyBuddy 🌟 Repped by @AgentHenkin 💜 TRICKY CHOPSTICKS {March 2024, @SimonKIDS}

I adore the vibrant and visual storytelling in this #PBStudyBuddy feature! ABDUL’S STORY (@jtbigelow, @aSouthpawDraws, @SalaamReads, @SimonKIDS). See 🧵 for 5 graphics including this Emoji Arc. Please ❤️ 🔁 💬 to boost this book and these amazing PB creators! #ABDULSSTORY #KidLit https://t.co/iGWkUZa8dU

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