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Rabiah York Lumbard

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Children's Books, Young Adult, Religion

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Alexis York Lumbard aka Rabiah York Lumbard is an American Muslim children’s book writer whose debut picture book, The Conference of the Birds with illustrations by renowned artist Demi (Wisdom Tales Press, Sept. 2012), is a contemporary retelling of the classic Islamic work by the 13th century poet Farid ad-Din Attar. Her most recent picture book, The Gift of Ramadan, is a heart-centered approach to the Muslim holiday that goes beyond food to the original impulse of the sacred month (Albert Whitman, April 2019). She has several other PB titles including Everyone Prays: Celebrating Faith Around the World, Pine & the Winter Sparrow, and When the Animals Saved Earth--winner of 2015 Middle East Book Award. No True Believers is her upcoming YA ...more

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	No True Believers really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 229 ratings — published 2020 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Gift of Ramadan by Rabiah York Lumbard (Goodreads Author), Laura Horton (Illustrator) 4.06 avg rating — 201 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Conference of the Birds by Rabiah York Lumbard (Goodreads Author) (Adapter), Demi (Illustrator), Seyyed Hossein Nasr (Foreword) 4.29 avg rating — 122 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pine and the Winter Sparrow by Rabiah York Lumbard (Goodreads Author), Beatriz Vidal (Illustrations), Robert Lewis (Foreword) 4.04 avg rating — 89 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Everyone Prays: Celebrating Faith Around the World by Rabiah York Lumbard (Goodreads Author), Alireza Sadeghian (Illustrations) 3.68 avg rating — 103 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Angels 3.91 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When the Animals Saved Earth: An Eco-Fable by Rabiah York Lumbard (Goodreads Author) (Retelling), Demi (Illustrations) 3.25 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Rabiah Lumbard liked Andrew's review of The Gift of Ramadan: "Sophia tries so hard to understand and honor the respectful fasting of Ramadan from sun-up to sun-down. Can she succeed when there's so much good food and cookies around? A great fun, supportive and introductory book into Ramadan, Islamic Muslim trad" Read more of this review »
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Rabiah Lumbard liked cambria ✧'s review of No True Believers: "Highly recommend! This book was engaging, fast-paced, and filled with deep themes about race, identity, xenophobia and the truth. A must read for young adult and mystery fans."
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Rabiah Lumbard liked Sadia's review of No True Believers: "Author No True BelieversRabiah York Lumbard has written a book close to the political reality of this moment. Today January 6, 2021, when white extremists stormed the highest offices of our nation, assaulting our values as americans... Finishing this" Read more of this review »
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Rabiah Lumbard liked Charlotte's review of No True Believers: "This book was good, but it was also really confusing. I got kind of lost near the end. The hacking kind of got to be a lot for people like me (I mean, I assume this was a problem for others) who don't hack things. But there were lots of things I real" Read more of this review »
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Precious, precious book. I loved every detail, emotion and moment in this precious story--both the lyrical, warm narrative and the delicious illustrations. As parents we put so much thought into our children's names. It is one of the most joyful mome ...more
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“Although people all over the world pray in different ways, it is to each heart the most precious light.”
― Alexis York Lumbard

tags: children, children-s-books, diversity, god, heart, light, multicultural, picturebooks, prayer, spirituality

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“A gem of an island glimmered in the bright, blue sea. Here the winged and webbed, hoofed and horned, mighty and meek, all lived in peace.”
― Alexis York Lumbard, When the Animals Saved Earth: An Eco-Fable

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“Soar on to the King, the crown jewel,
And then you'll truly see
That nothing is as beautiful
As His grand Majesty.”
― Alexis York Lumbard, The Conference of the Birds

tags: children-books, god, inspirational, islam, religion, spiritual, sufism

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Rabiah’s Quotes

“Although people all over the world pray in different ways, it is to each heart the most precious light.”
― Alexis York Lumbard

tags: children, children-s-books, diversity, god, heart, light, multicultural, picturebooks, prayer, spirituality

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“He's the King of all the heavens
And all found here below.
To Him, your hearts are like this lake
Reflecting in His glow.”
― Alexis York Lumbard, The Conference of the Birds

tags: children, god, heart, heaven, inspirational, religion, spirituality

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“Soar on to the King, the crown jewel,
And then you'll truly see
That nothing is as beautiful
As His grand Majesty.”
― Alexis York Lumbard, The Conference of the Birds

tags: children-books, god, inspirational, islam, religion, spiritual, sufism

1 likes

“All that I am and all that I have is yours.”
― Alexis York Lumbard, Pine and the Winter Sparrow

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