Dear John,

In 2009 I pitched a children’s book with a Muslim girl of color as the lead. I was told there’s no market for it.

Today I’m proud to share the cover to my first children’s book: “Hannah & the Ramadan Gift.” And of course, it has a Muslim girl of color as lead.

When I showed the cover to my daughter Hannah Noor (whom the book is named after) she responded with an astonished, “Abbu it’s me!” Representation matters. Never stop fighting for representation.

The pre-order link is below. We would love your support to make this book a resounding success!

Pre-Order: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/611008/hannah-and-the-ramadan-gift-by-qasim-rashid-illustrated-by-aaliya-jaleel/

with peace,

Qasim

Qasim Rashid is a human rights lawyer who has dedicated his life to supporting women who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and to serving children from vulnerable communities.

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