Palestine in Books for Children

The links below share booklists on children’s stories reflecting life, as it was, in Palestine.

“From heartwarming tales of friendship to insightful narratives about resilience, these books will spark conversations and broaden young minds, fostering understanding and empathy for the people and places of Palestine.” -SF Library

• Books for Palestine (proceeds donated to Palestine Writes Literature Festival)

• San Francisco Public Library Booklist: Exploring Palestine: Children's Books for Understanding the World

For toddlers/younger children:

• Counting Up the Olive Tree by Golbarg Bashi

• Salim’s Soccer Ball by Naveen Abu Saleem

• Baba, What Does My Name Mean? A Journey to Palestine by Rifk Ebeid

• Sitti’s Olive Trees by Ndaa Hassan