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The Gift of Ramadan | Children’s Literature Criticism: Representation not Pedantry

Posted on May 28, 2026August 13, 2026 by sw.murnau

How can children’s literature teach lessons, provide representation for marginalized groups, and provide insight into different ways of living–all without being preachy or pedantic? Join us for our discussion on 2019’s THE GIFT OF RAMADAN, a picture book that manages to do all these things beautifully. We’ll address the recent Mac Barnett scandal, then do a bit of analysis to understand where this book succeeds. We’re experimenting with a new format this time, so let us know what you think!

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