Salma Speaks Up (Salma Series #4)
Written by Danny Ramadan
Illustrated by Anna Bron
Published by Annick Press
Salma’s best friend Riya has had a secret: she dreams of becoming a poet! So when their school’s Speech Club announces an assembly where the winner will get a spot in a city-wide writing workshop, Riya convinces Salma to join the club with her. But Nathan, another member of the club, keeps criticizing the girls for not speaking English “correctly.”
Salma grows increasingly frustrated: why does Nathan get to decide which accents are good or bad? Also, Salma is worried about her beloved Khalou Dawood, who keeps canceling their dinner plans, although he claims he’s not sick. Through research and discussions with her family, Salma discovers what might be impacting Khalou and also gains the courage and confidence to embrace her voice and speak up for herself and others.
Don’t miss the rest of the series! Explore:
- Salma Makes a Home (Salma Series #1)
- Salma Writes a Book (Salma Series #2)
- Salma Joins the Team (Salma Series #3)
Primary ISBN: 9781773219950
Publication Date: September 2025
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Chapter Book, Age 06 or older
Community Represented: Syrian/Syrian American
Themes: Arts, Canadian Connection, Cross-Group Friendship, Discrimination: Language Ability, Family Relationship: Extended, Identity: Multilingual, Mental Health, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Muslim, Trauma & Healing, Trauma & Healing: Illness
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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