Written by: Reem Faruqi.

Illustrated by: Mikela Prevost.

When Ms Underwood asks if anyone wants to help Kyle, Zahra always volunteers. She loves spending time with Kyle — he’s creative and generous, and he makes the funniest jokes at lunch. But when Zahra’s other classmates start teasing her for helping him, she starts making choices she regrets.

This is a gentle, sensitive portrayal of reaching out, facing peer pressure, and learning from past mistakes. With thoughtful storytelling and poignant illustrations, this book will open discussions about choosing kindness in the classroom and beyond. (From GoodReads.)

Credit: Aya Khalil. Have you read our Q&A with Aya?