Hail Mariam
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Hail Mariam
Narrated by:
Karla Maatouk, Huda Al-Marashi
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Narrated by:
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Karla Maatouk
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Huda Al-Marashi
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Huda Al-Marashi
About this listen
Sixth grade wasn’t supposed to be this complicated.
Iraqi American Mariam Hassan transfers to a local Catholic school and before her first day her parents remind her that she might be the first Muslim her classmates have ever met. No big deal, right? Just represent an entire religion while making new friends, keeping up with schoolwork, and figuring out who she is.
When Mariam’s younger sister, Salma, is diagnosed with a serious lung condition, her family faces endless doctor visits and sleepless nights. Mariam tries to lighten their burden and keep her own problems to herself—including the fact that she’s just been cast as Mary in the school’s Christmas nativity play.
Mariam wants to honor her faith and her new community, but she’s terrified of crossing a religious line. Can a Muslim girl be the lead in a Christian story? What will her family think? And why does she feel like every decision she makes represents all Muslims?
Mariam discovers that faith, much like friendships, isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection. As she leans on her family, friends, and school community, she begins to see the power of interfaith cooperation and learns she doesn’t have to carry the weight of the world on her shoulders.
Hail Mariam is a celebration of the beauty of finding common ground.
Critic Reviews
Praise for Hail Mariam by Huda Al-Marashi:
“The thoughtful story tackles enormous topics with care and contemplation.” —Booklist
“A refreshing and thought-¬provoking look at a Muslim girl’s very relatable middle school experience.”—School Library Journal
“ In Mariam, Al-Marashi has crafted an intensely relatable protagonist—one who sometimes sags under the weight of others’ expectations yet meets challenges with aplomb. A heartfelt and insightful celebration of family, identity, and connection.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The thoughtful story tackles enormous topics with care and contemplation.” —Booklist
“A refreshing and thought-¬provoking look at a Muslim girl’s very relatable middle school experience.”—School Library Journal
“ In Mariam, Al-Marashi has crafted an intensely relatable protagonist—one who sometimes sags under the weight of others’ expectations yet meets challenges with aplomb. A heartfelt and insightful celebration of family, identity, and connection.” —Kirkus Reviews
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