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.
Book Two: Salma Writes a Book
Salma is going to be a big sister! She's determined to be the best sister ever, so she sets out to write the ultimate guidebook to siblinghood. But the more Salma learns about siblings, the more confused she gets, especially since her mama is fighting with her own brother, Khalou Dawood, about who he loves. Can Salma figure out what it means to be a good sister before the baby arrives?
About the Series: 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.
DANNY RAMADAN is an award-winning Syrian-Canadian author, activist, and public speaker. His work as an activist has helped provide a safe passage to dozens of Syrian LGBTQ+ refugees to Canada. He is the author of two novels for adults, The Clothesline Swing and The Foghorn Echoes, and a forthcoming memoir, Crooked Teeth. Danny lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
ANNA BRON studied traditional animation at Sheridan College. She illustrated the award-winning picture book Salma the Syrian Chef and the middle-grade novel Harvey and the Extraordinary. She has animated, designed, and directed commercials and short films. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS: Salma models inquiry-based problem solving by researching and writing her own book about how to be a good sibling.
IMPORTANT TAKEAWAYS: taking responsibility for your actions, resolving conflict, and making mistakes are introduced through the story.
BACKMATTER EXTRAS: backmatter features an activity for readers and an excerpt from Book 3 in the series, coming Winter 2024.
DYNAMIC AUTHOR: Danny Ramadan is a powerhouse author whose profile is only rising.
