She ended up raising a family, going back to school for an MBA, and working in the corporate world, but she kept painting. Lea loved to draw and paint as a child, and she wanted to be a children’s book illustrator. Lea Lyon is an award-winning children’s book illustrator, painting teacher, and portrait artist who has made a childhood dream come true. Reem Faruqi based this book on her own experiences as a young Muslim girl immigrating to the United States. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days.
This gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon’s vibrant illustrations. Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs.
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