Upside-Down Iftar
Written by Maysa Odeh
Illustrated by Nadine Issa
Published by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Celebrate Ramadan with Malak and her family in this delicious picture book.
Malak can’t wait to help her grandmother make iftar for their family. But when they decide to make makloubeh, everyone has a favorite ingredient to add, and Malak isn’t sure how they’ll fit it all in! This iftar is sure to be one to remember!
Packed with warm, vibrant illustrations and the beautiful chaos of a bustling kitchen, Upside Down Iftar is a heartwarming celebration of family, food, and culture.
Primary ISBN: 9781250365552
Publication Date: January 2026
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book , Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Palestinian/Palestinian American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Celebrations, Celebrations: Ramadan & Eid, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Family Relationship: Extended, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Multilingual: Arabic Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Refugee: Persecution, Refugee: War/Conflict, Religious Background: Muslim
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival, Refugee
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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