We Are Palestinian: A Celebration of Culture and Tradition - Hardcover

Title: We Are Palestinian: A Celebration of Culture and Tradition - Hardcover
Author: Reem Kassis  / Illustrated by Noha Eilouti
ISBN: 9781623717254
Publisher: Interlink Publishing
Age: 9+

BOOKSTAGANG BEST BOOK OF 2023 WINNER

A stunning children's book celebrating everything Palestinian!

From culture and food, to music and literature, We Are Palestinian is a celebration of Palestinian heritage. Brought to life by award-winning writer Reem Kassis, every spread is filled with wonderful anecdotes, fascinating facts, and memorable quotes. It is beautifully illustrated by Noha Eilouti, an emerging Palestinian-Canadian illustrator.

Discover ALL about the history of iconic Palestinian symbols like tatreez embroidery, or the inspiration behind Mahmoud Darwish's poetry. As you turn every page, you'll find yourself lost in the world of Dabke (the folk dance of Palestine) and amazed by its famous old cities; you'll try traditional food like knafeh, explore the different religions, and find out much more. Each spread of We Are Palestinian is accessible, richly inspiring, and visually stunning.

Young readers are going to love discovering more about Palestine. This is the perfect book for parents, educators, and caregivers wishing to explore new worlds of culture and custom with children!

“A joyful and accessible introduction … A Palestinian cookbook author and food writer explores her country’s rich cultural heritage … Kassis covers geography, cultural symbols, major figures, agriculture, cuisine, performing arts, and history and religion … Kassis’ details are well chosen and convey her love of her homeland; fun facts and ‘Did you know?’ sidebars enliven the engaging text. Eilouti’s bright illustrations complement the writing, portraying important landmarks in cities, capturing the cross-stitch patterns in cushions, and bringing to life examples of native plants. (index) (Nonfiction. 9-12)”

—Kirkus Reviews

About the author:

Reem Kassis: is a Palestinian-American writer and award-winning author of two cookbooks: The Palestinian Table and The Arabesque Table. Her articles have been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Food & Wine, Saveur and others. Although she studied business and psychology at UPenn and London School of Economics, she chose a writing career in order to preserve the traditions and stories of Palestinians for her three daughters and to share them with the world. We Are Palestinian is the first children’s book.

Noha Eilouti: is a Palestinian-Canadian illustrator and visual development artist, with a BSc in Multimedia Design from the American University of Sharjah