Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

  • 5 stars across 9 books
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow is a passionate educator, anti-racism activist, wife, and mother of two. She is a 2016 MuslimARC Muslim Anti-Racism-AMEL Fellow. She lives in Philadelphia with her family. Mommy's Khimar is her first picture book. Ebony Glenn is an illustrator and artist living on the quiet outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia. With an arts degree in drawing and painting from UNG, she aspires to bring stories to life with fanciful illustrations that are filled with whimsy and charm to provide rich literary experiences for readers.
5th October 2023

Salat in Secret

Find the bravery to celebrate your beliefs and cultural traditions without fear of judgement. When Muhammad turns seven,... MoreSalat in Secret

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19th April 2018

Mommy's Khimar

Selected as a Best Book of 2018 by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and Shelf Awareness! A young Muslim gir... MoreMommy's Khimar

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26th May 2022

Abdul's Story

A little boy who loves storytelling but struggles with writing learns that it’s okay to make mistakes in this charming a... MoreAbdul's Story

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6th June 2024

Sister Friend: A Picture Book

Perfect for fans of The Day You Begin and Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and illustrato... MoreSister Friend: A Picture Book

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10th March 2026

Ramadan Rain

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5th November 2026

Minecraft Battle of the Block Novel

Nzinga's old neighbourhood is changing fast and not for the better! First the noise st... MoreMinecraft Battle of the Block Novel

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30th March 2012

Grounded

Declan loves Seaneen, but his ambition to work at a top showjumping yard is stronger than anything he’s ever felt before... MoreGrounded

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