Middle East Book Award, 2000-2020
Resources for the titles recognized by this award since its inception in 2000 -- furthering nonpartisan understanding about the Middle East
Sponsored by Middle East Outreach Council

- 1,131 Resources including
- 58 Videos
- 45 Book Readings
- 87 Lesson Plans
- List Analysis Report
Showing 1-30 of 129 book results



The Cat Man of Aleppo
by Karim Shamsi-Basha, Irene Latham, and Yuko Shimizu
(Winner, 2020)
30 Resources6 Awards

Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices
by S.K. Ali, Aisha Saeed, Sara Alfageeh, and Candice Montgomery
(Honor, 2020)
24 Resources5 Awards


Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books
by Karen Leggett Abouraya and Susan L. Roth
(Winner, 2013)
20 Resources6 Awards


Razia's Ray of Hope: One Girl's Dream of an Education
by Elizabeth Suneby and Suana Verelst
(Winner, 2014)
19 Resources5 Awards



Four Feet, Two Sandals
by Karen Lynn Williams, Khadra Mohammed, and Doug Chayka
(Winner, 2008)
18 Resources3 Awards

Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey
by Margriet Ruurs and Nizar Ali Badr
(Honor, 2017)
18 Resources3 Awards



Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey
by Doug Kuntz, Amy Shrodes, and Sue Cornelison
(Winner, 2017)
16 Resources3 Awards

Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes
by Hena Khan and Mehrdokht Amini
(Honor, 2018)
16 Resources4 Awards






Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors
by Hena Khan and Mehrdokht Amini
(Honor, 2013)
15 Resources4 Awards




