Cirrus@Austlit

'Billy loves Harmony Day. He loves the colours, the clothes and especially the food. This year Tayta is making kaak, a Lebanese treat, for Billy to share with his class but he can't share the recipe because Tayta bakes with a secret ingredient.

'Tayta's Secret Ingredient is a heart-warming intergenerational story about everyday life in multicultural Australia, where a curious boy takes centre stage alongside his beloved baking grandmother.' (Publication summary)

''Jeddo's Suitcase' reveals the treasures and memories hidden safely inside the suitcase of a Lebanese migrant. Jeddo showcases his letters, photographs, cassette tapes and other items he's kept inside his suitcase to his granddaughter and explains and describes the significance of each item. 'Jeddo's Suitcase' is a nostalgic story of home, love and the migration experience as lived by an older generation of people.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Ramadan Rules explains all there is to know about the holiest month in the Islamic Calendar. From explanations about iftar and suhoor to discussions about what can and cannot be done during this month, this story takes readers on an educational journey and informs them about the glorious month of Ramadan.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Tayta’s life changed a lot when she immigrated from Lebanon.  She learnt to speak a new language, got a job in a factory and learnt to drive a car.  But one thing that never changed, was the food she cooked for her family.

'On Sundays, Tayta prepares a traditional breakfast for her family.  As she cooks and prepares the food, the things she sees, the sounds she hears and the food she eats remind her of her childhood and her old life in Lebanon.

'Tayta Remembers celebrates the role food plays in shaping our lives and telling our stories. It is a celebration of culture, history and heritage and offers readers an opportunity to learn about a time and place of long ago.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Why Does Mum Wear a Hijab? explains the significance of religious clothing and accessories for people of faith. It highlights the reasons Muslim women choose to wear the hijab and paves the way for discussion about other religious clothing and accessories.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Young Charlie is a true-blue young Aussie, and so is his friend Khaled. They spend time together on their scooters, as well as chatting about the things that they share, and the things that make them different. My Muslim Mate, written by exciting new author Amal Abou-Eid, is the story of how, through talking and learning about each other's cultures, friendships can flourish and lives can work together harmoniously.

'The story explains aspects of Islam that are often misunderstood, and is a great resource for non-Muslim families who wish to learn more, as well as Muslim students in classrooms across Australia who can access the book to help express themselves.'  (Publication summary)