Book Awards & Distinctions
for Hatem Aly
1 Lifetime Achievement Award 73 Total Book Awards
The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog (11)
![ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024](/images/list_sponsor_image/6747.png.pagespeed.ce.rqZg92-sK4.png)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2017
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2017
![Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2024](/images/list_image/4462.jpg.pagespeed.ce.k6oquB1jPQ.jpg)
Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2024
Commended, 2017
![Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023](/images/awards/90.jpg)
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2016
![John Newbery Medal, 1922-2024](/images/list_image/107.jpg)
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2024
Honor, 2017
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Fantasy/Science Fiction Selection, 2016
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Fantasy/Science Fiction Selection, 2016
![Mythopoeic Fantasy Award, 1971-2024](/images/awards/126.png.pagespeed.ce.3jsid8Kwrj.png)
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award, 1971-2024
Winner, 2017
![Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/147.png)
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023
Middle Grade Selection, 2016
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023](/images/awards/89.jpg.pagespeed.ce.B9zziK7vbV.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2016
![Sydney Taylor Book Award, 2001-2024](/images/list_image/1108.jpg)
Sydney Taylor Book Award, 2001-2024
Winner, 2017
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family (10)
![ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024](/images/list_sponsor_image/6747.png.pagespeed.ce.rqZg92-sK4.png)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2020
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
![Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2024](/images/list_image/4462.jpg.pagespeed.ce.k6oquB1jPQ.jpg)
Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2024
Commended, 2020
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Character Building Selection, 2020
![Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1577.jpg.pagespeed.ce.hZpAiMOgzy.jpg)
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2019
Read for Empathy Collections, 2017-2024
Selection, 2022
![Rise: A Feminist Book Project Top Ten, 2011-2024](/images/awards/54.jpg.pagespeed.ce.lQ5FxgfFnn.jpg)
Rise: A Feminist Book Project Top Ten, 2011-2024
Commended, 2020
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023](/images/awards/89.jpg.pagespeed.ce.B9zziK7vbV.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2019
In My Mosque (6)
![ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024](/images/list_sponsor_image/6747.png.pagespeed.ce.rqZg92-sK4.png)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2022
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2022
![I’m Your Neighbor Book Awards, 2022-2023](/images/awards/145.png)
I’m Your Neighbor Book Awards, 2022-2023
Community Winner, 2022
![Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2024](/images/awards/104.png.pagespeed.ce.Wz2wwEQz-V.png)
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2024
Selection, 2022
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023](/images/awards/89.jpg.pagespeed.ce.B9zziK7vbV.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2021
Yasmin the Builder (5)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2018
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023](/images/awards/89.jpg.pagespeed.ce.B9zziK7vbV.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2018
Yasmin the Explorer (5)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2018
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023](/images/awards/89.jpg.pagespeed.ce.B9zziK7vbV.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2018
Yasmin the Fashionista (5)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2018
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023](/images/awards/89.jpg.pagespeed.ce.B9zziK7vbV.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2018
Yasmin the Painter (5)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2018
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023](/images/awards/89.jpg.pagespeed.ce.B9zziK7vbV.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2018
Egyptian Lullaby (3)
![Middle East Book Award, 2000-2023](/images/awards/43.jpg)
Middle East Book Award, 2000-2023
Honor, 2023
The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship (3)
![Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2023](/images/awards/82.jpg)
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2023
Selection, 2023
![Librarian Favorites Award, 2023-2024](/images/awards/152.png)
Librarian Favorites Award, 2023-2024
Selection, 2024
![Librarian Favorites Award, 2023-2024](/images/awards/152.png)
Librarian Favorites Award, 2023-2024
Selection, 2024
Yasmin the Chef (3)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2019
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023](/images/awards/89.jpg.pagespeed.ce.B9zziK7vbV.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2019
Yasmin the Superhero (3)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2019
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023](/images/awards/89.jpg.pagespeed.ce.B9zziK7vbV.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2019
Yasmin the Teacher (3)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2019
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023](/images/awards/89.jpg.pagespeed.ce.B9zziK7vbV.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2019
Yasmin the Zookeeper (3)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2019
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023](/images/awards/89.jpg.pagespeed.ce.B9zziK7vbV.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2019
Salat in Secret (2)
![Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2024](/images/awards/118.jpg.pagespeed.ce.5A8Vu4Dq87.jpg)
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2024
Picture Book Text Finalist, 2024
![Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024](/images/awards/79.jpg.pagespeed.ce.Xpp4I88NBl.jpg)
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Social Interactions & Relationships Selection, 2024
The Book That Almost Rhymed (1)
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Read Aloud Selection, 2024
The Creature of the Pines (1)
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Elementary Selection, 2018
Yasmin the Detective (1)
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2023
Yasmin the Doctor (1)
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2023
Yasmin the Farmer (1)
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2023
Yasmin the Ice Skater (1)
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2023