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“A forthright, tender perspective on childhood immigration.”
–Kirkus Reviews

Salma Makes a Home (Salma Series #1)

Written by Danny Ramadan
Illustrated by Anna Bron
Published by Annick Press, Limited

Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series.

After a year, eleven months, and six days apart, Salma’s dad is finally joining her family in their new home. Salma is so happy to see her baba–but she’s also worried. What if he misses Syria so much that he leaves them again? She throws herself into showing him around the city and helping him learn English, but as Baba shares memories of Damascus Salma starts to realize how much she misses Syria, too. Can Salma make space in her heart for two homes? And can Baba?

Primary ISBN: 9781773217611
Publication Date: May 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Chapter Book, Age 06 or older

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Setting: Canada

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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