Najiyah Helwani announced that Sophia's Journal: Time Warp 1857 has been chosen by the University of Kansas Audio Reader to be broadcast on their service for the blind and print disabled!

Najiyah Helwani has an author book signing scheduled at Hastings in Lawrence, KS on Saturday, June 5 from 11AM – 2PM.

Author and spoken word artist, Umm Juwayriyah, performed before a live audience hosted by Tahirah of the Tahirah Show in Brooklyn, NY on April 24, 2010 and signed copies of her new Islamic Fiction book, The Size of a Mustard Seed.

Linda D. Delgado will be interviewed by the Editor of Muslim Kids Books talking about her work as a published author and as a publisher of quality Islamic Fiction books. the interview will be published at the Muslim Kids Books web site.

The Islamic Center of Lawrence (Kansas) will be reading Sophia’s Journal: Time Warp 1857, authored by Najiyah Helwani, and will be using the accompanying Teacher Study Guide authored by Saba Negash in their summer reading program.

The Islamic Center of Lawrence (Kansas) have plans underway to have male students read the book, Muslim Teens in Pitfalls and Pranks, authored by Maryam Mahmoodian, in the summer reading program and use the accompanying teacher study guide for this Islamic fiction novel.

MWP is proud to announce the publishing and release of two new anthologies for the Islamic Writers Alliance at www.islamicwritersalliance.net Many Poetic Voices, One Faith and Many Voices, One Faith II - Islamic Fiction Stories.

Silence authored by Jamilah Kolocotronis and The Size of a Mustard Seed authored by Umm Juwayriyah.

Muslim Writers Publishingand An-Najm Publishers have agreed to a joint venture to bring MWP's Islamic Fiction books to you in eBook format! Check the An-Najm Publishers website to learn more details about this exciting project! http://an-najmpublishers.co.uk/newshop/ebooks-c-9

As a Muslim publisher of quality English language Islamic fiction and a pioneer in the field, we would like to contribute to Islamic schools by providing you with engaging, fun novels using Islamic morally accepted themes. Not only are our novels "kid and teen approved", but we now have made it even easier by creating corresponding cross-curricular teacher guides for many of our novels.

Teacher Study Guides (TSG) provide a valuable support to schools using Muslim Writers Publishing TSGs and books in their Language Arts program. The TSGs provide a comprehensive cross-curricular resource that has been field-tested and approved by Muslim educators and administrators. Content includes:

• Key curriculum connections
• Engaging Islamic integrated activities
• Critical thinking and reading comprehension
• Internet research and projects
• Multicultural themes
• Vocabulary and quizzes

Currently available: Book 1 - The Visitors authored by Linda D. Delgado

NEW Teacher Study Guides available in the Fall of 2008-2009

Islamic Rose Books series authored by Linda D. Delgado:
Book 2 – Hijab-EZ Friends
Book 3 – Stories
Book 4 – Saying Goodbye

Sophia’s Journal: Time Warp 1857, the popular historical-science fiction novel written especially for reading levels 8th through 12th grades by author Najiyah Helwani. Muslim Writers Publishing is pleased to Announce the publishing and release of three new books in February and March 2008.

Two of the books have the new Islamic Fiction emblem on the back cover indicating each book meets Islamic Fiction criteria. See the website www.IslamicFictionBooks.com for more information.

Ripples authored by Jamilah Kolocotronis - Islamic Fiction - Isaiah, Kyle, and Jennifer. As children, the three cousins laughed together, played pranks, and generally caused chaos within the family. Now, as they approach adulthood, each faces a special challenge. In Ripples, the fourth book of the Echoes Series, these three children of Brad, Chris, and Joshua learn how to overcome obstacles and endure hardships in the transition from youth to adulthood.

Muslim Teens in Pitfalls and Pranks authored by Maryam Mahmoodian - Many typical situations that Muslim teenagers face today in secular and Muslim coummunities and public schools are explored in this Islamic Fiction story. There are seven main characters in the series. Ibrahim and Nur Karim are a fifteen and fourteen-year old brother and sister whose parents are Palestinian. Nadia and Ali Hussain are also fifteen and fourteen-years old. They were both born in Bosnia. The last three main characters are Khalid, Elham, and Farid AlAmery, aged sixteen, fourteen, and thirteen. They were born in Iraq but grew up in the US. The Karims and Hussains are Sunni Muslims. The AlAmerys are Shias.

New Poetry Book

The Beautiful Names authored by Saaleha Bhamjee - A fun way of acquiring Ma’rifat – recognition of Allah. A collection of highly entertaining, sometimes funny poems that demonstrate the qualities of Allah using every day examples. Learn why eagles don’t need flight lessons, or how to chase the monster out of your cupboard. Learn about Abraha and his army, and how they were destroyed, or about how mankind began to worship idols after the death of Adam AS. Beautifully illustrated in full color, The Beautiful Names is bound to acquire a place of honour on every child’s bookshelf.

Muslim Writers Publishing is pleased to Announce the publishing and release of two new Islamic Fiction books in January 2008.

Both books have the new Islamic Fiction emblem on the back cover indicating each book meets Islamic Fiction criteria. See the website www.IslamicFictionBooks.com for more information.

Sophia's Journal: Time Warp 1857 is authored by Najiyah Diana Helwani. Sophia's Journal: Time Warp 1857 is an historical sci fi Islamic Fiction book that is sure to grab the attention of Muslim teens. The author researched historical types of food, clothing and the way of life in 1857 Kansas, USA. Readers will love learning about the way of life early frontier settlers lived. The book has a glossary and some unique recipes that are specific to the book’s period in history. This book will be a welcome addition to any Language Arts reading and/or American History program.

The Runaway Scarf, is written and illustrated by Corey Habbas and is the first color illustrated children's book MWP has published. The Runaway Scarf is an Islamic Fiction story that was inspired by the Islamic hadith...Sahih Bukhari, Volume 5, Book 58, Number 176. Each illustration is uniquely hand drawn and the creative story and colorful illustrations are sure to inspire and please young readers.

Super Muslim Blog Sites!

If you are a blogger and love to spend free time blogging then you will enjoy visiting two new Muslim Blogs dedicated to Islamic Fiction readers and writers! Learn about the challenges of being a Muslim fiction writer and publisher. Find information about of the newest published Islamic fiction books for Muslims. In the months to come you will find helpful writing and publishing tips as well. Be sure to visit and leave a comment or two. Suggestions are always welcome.
Visit Blogspot at www.islamicfictionbooks.blogspot.com and visit Wordpress at www.islamicfictionbooks.wordpress.com

Echoes series fans will be happy to learn that the 5th book in this series titled, Silence, will soon be headed to the editor and should be published and released January 2009!

The Size of a Mustard Seed by author Umm Juwayriyah was previously scheduled for publishing in 2007. Unexpected delays pushed the publishing date forward to late 2008. This Islamic Fiction novel targets urban African-American Muslims and Teen readers and will be a book every reader, regardless of race or nationality will greatly enjoy!

A Great New Website – Islamic FictionBooks.com (IFB)

Muslim Writers Publishing and Islamic Writers Alliance have joined together to sponsor a website to promote Islamic Fiction writers and their published books. Book Lists are provided to help the visitor locate published Islamic Fiction and author bios are also included on this exciting website. The new website shows visitors the new Islamic Fiction (IF) emblems which will be used to help identify IF fiction books and reading levels. The website offers educational content about Islamic fiction and support for it from readers and educators. Be sure to visit at www.IslamicFictionBooks.com A Guest Book is available at the site so visitors can leave comments about the website or comments about the latest Islamic Fiction book they have read.

Islamic Writers Alliance (IWA) - Fantastic New Book Catalog

The Islamic Writers Alliance: an International and professional Muslim organization for published and yet to be published writers, journalists, editors, publishers, illustrators, and book designers. One of IWA’s primary goals is the promotion of published author members. The new IWA Book Catalog provides a listing of books and magazines with details and locations where they can be purchased. The catalog is a free PDF download and you can get a copy here or at the IWA website at www.IslamicWritersAlliance.net

American Poet Takes Top Adult Prize in Prophet Mohammad Poetry Contest
The winners of the first annual Praise the Prophet International Poetry Competition were announced online Sunday morning at http://www.islamicpoetry.com. The top prize in the adult category went to Linda Delgado of Tempe, Arizona, for her submission titled My Hero Is Your Hero.

Attention: MWP Is Now Sponsoring Creative Writing Contests

Creative Writing Contests
MWP is offering sponsorship of creative writing contests to students who would compete with other students for prizes and certificates provided by MWP. Students have the opportunity to use their creative writing skills to submit their stories to the school contest for judging by MWP. Schools have the opportunity to earn new books for their school libraries for their participation in a MWP sponsored creative writing contest. Contact the publisher for details.

Islamic School Adopts Star Writers for Language Arts Program

Sister Clara Muhammad School of Richmond, Virginia (USA) has selected Star Writers, authored by the late Amatullah Al-Marwani, for inclusion in its Language Arts program. Star Writers is a non fiction book that teaches its readers how to write Islamically correct stories. Star Writers is a comprehensive text that provides fun and engaging methods for teaching the technical writing mechanics of writing stories.

English Language Islamic Fiction Petition

Pamela K. Taylor, Director of Islamic Writers Alliance writes, "IWA is sponsoring an online petition asking Muslim publishers, book distributors, and book retailers and wholesalers to produce and stock more English language Islamic fiction. Currently, there is a dearth of Islamic fiction available in the English language. As a result our youth and Muslim adults must read non-Muslim works with questionable morality for school assignments and for pleasure. We believe there is a demand for this kind of literature, and would like to demonstrate to the publishers and retailers that there is a market. If you'd like to see more fiction, please sign the petition." Islamic fiction petition online. The url is: http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/islamicfiction

IRB Book Related Products

The author of Islamic Rose Books wants fans and readers to know that they can purchase: cups, tote bags, posters, T-shirts, buttons, and mouse pads with their favorite Hijab-Ez friend‘s picture on each item. The author has opened the Islamic Rose Store at CafePress at: http://www.cafepress.com/islamicrose.

Professional Muslimah Writers Organization

The Islamic Writers Alliance (IWA)is a group of Muslim women dedicated to writing about, presenting, and promoting positive Islamic fiction and non-fiction reading materials. For more information about the IWA please visit the website: www.islamicwritersalliance.net. Subscribe to IWA’s Newsletter Islamic Ink by sending an email with the Subject Subscribe to: bulletin@islamicwritersalliance.com