Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow takes the responsibility of being a Black Muslim picture book author, a veteran educator, and a mentor seriously. Her books for young readers include Mommy’s Khimar ...

At her new school, every day is “play-by-herself day” for Ameena: “Was it the twists in her hair? Her brown skin? No one else in class had twists and brownness.” Ameena sees a possible companion in ...