1st Annual Summer Islamic Reading Challenge

Objective:

  • To encourage Muslim children (and non-Muslims interested in Islam) to read and review Islamic non-fiction and fiction children and adult books during the Summer months,
  • To create a comprehensive list of recommended Islamic books (non-fiction and fiction), and
  • To share the Islamic book reviews with as many Muslim children (and non-Muslim interested in Islam) as possible, by publishing the reviews on AmericanMuslimMom.com in the “By Muslims for Muslims” “Kids’ Review” section*.
  • All participants will receive a prize.

*All entries are subject to editorial review for clarity and appropriateness. Participants may opt not to have their reviews published.

Rules:

  • Participants must make an official Intent to Participate by registering online between July 14, 2009 and August 15, 2009,
  • Any child from Birth– Senior Year of college/university, who is interested in reading Islamic non-fiction or fiction books (Non-Muslims welcomed),
  • Participants must be U.S. residents,
  • International residents may participate if they have an mailing address in the U.S.,
  • Islamic books read should be at or near one’s reading level,
  • Islamic books read to aloud qualify,
  • Islamic books can only be listed once,
  • All books must be read in its entirety, partially read books are not allowed,
  • Islamic books must be read between July 14- August 15, 2009. (Islamic books read from June 20, 2009 to July 11, 2009 will be accepted; but official forms will not become available until the Kick-Off on July 1, 2009),
  • Use the Official Islamic Book Review Form and Reading Journal to review at least one Islamic book. A parent/guardian must sign the journal when it is completed.
  • At least one Islamic book must be read and one Islamic book review form must be completed. Reading additional Islamic books are highly encouraged.
  • While one prize will be given to all participants, additional Islamic books, games, toys, and clothing may be distributed for different judged categories. (Limited to one additional prize per child, per summer).
  • Babies/Toddlers. Upon requested and because we allow Islamic books that are read-aloud to their children, all Mommies can participate regardless how young their children are ;-)
  • Young Muslim Adults. For our youths still in college or university, we will accept Islamic Book Reviews up to the age of 22 year.
  • Islamic schools. You are allowed to list the full-time, weekend or summer Islamic academy that you are a student of (you may only list one school). For homeschoolers, we recommend that you register as a local co-op, study group (youth halaqah). Whichever school has the most participants will receive at least $100 of Islamic Books donated to their libraries, inshaAllah.
  • The Founder/Owner/Publisher of AmericanMuslimMom.com and her family members are not eligible for prizes.
  • Deadline: Postmarked by August 15, 2009

Instructions:

  • Register your child/ren from Birth – Senior Year of college/university, during the Reading Challenge period of July 14, 2009 – August 15, 2009 (details below),
  • Print out the Official Islamic Book Review Form and Reading Journal,
  • Children read books at their reading level, or read-aloud to by an adult,
  • Complete one full Islamic Book Review, and list additional Islamic books read on the Review Journal. All sections must be completed. A parent/guardian must sign the journal when it is completed.
  • Mail the completed Review Journal to the address provided on the Review Journal (one per child). Multiple children from the same household may send their Review Journals in one envelope.
  • Each participant will be sent a certificate and a prize in the mail by September 30, 2009.
  • Additional Islamic books, gifts and prizes will be awarded to different select groups by judged categories.
  • Deadline: Postmarked by August 15, 2009

Intent to Participate/Registration:
[Purpose: We need to know the first name and age of each child to purchase the correct amount and appropriateness of prizes.]

  • Participant must be officially registered on or before August 15, 2009.
  • Participants can not register until the Official Kick-Off date of July 14, 2009.
  • Two-methods:
    • Post a comment to this Official Kick-Off page. Post your child/ren’s first name/s and age/s.
    • Fill out a contact form. Begin your email with “Title: Summer Reading Challenge”. Enter your child/ren’s first name/s and age/s. All your children may be entered at the same time.
    • Having problems? Email: contact@americanmuslimmom.com

WEEKLY ISLAMIC BOOK REVIEW GIVE-AWAY

  1. Each week one Islamic Book Give-Away Announcement will be posted at AmericanMusllimMom.com, with instructions and deadline dates for entry,
  2. Post a comment to that particular week’s Islamic Book Give-Away Announcement with the Reviewer’s first name and age.
  3. Submit an Islamic Book Review by sending the Official Islamic Book Review Form and Reading Journal (one entry per week) via fax or email (scanned) to: contact@americanmuslimmom.com (All pertinent information of the Reading Journal may be typed into the body of an email and submitted for consideration). Deadline date will be posted on the announcement.
  4. One reviewer will be selected to win the Islamic Book of the Week.
  5. The Winning Reviewer will be announced and his/her review will be published on AmericanMuslimMom.com
  6. This Review Journal must be sent  for official entry in the 2009 Summer Islamic Reading Challenge. The weekly Islamic Book Give-Away is separate from the actual Reading Challenge.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

  • Help spread the word (email, post this on your blog),
  • Offer to volunteer and help,
  • Become a sponsor or refer a sponsor,
  • Make a donation (for example, Islamic books, games, prizes, monetary contribution, etc.), or
  • Find other ways to Support Us here.

Comments

25 Comments on "1st Annual Summer Islamic Reading Challenge"

  1. Linda Delgado on Mon, 15th Jun 2009 9:14 pm 

    Salaams

    I am a Muslim publisher of English language Islamic fiction books. I would like to donate some books to give as prizes for your summer reading program. Please contact me- Send name, mailing address and phone number so I can ship some children/youth books. woodad@mindspring.com

    I have free Islamic stories online for children to read at:
    http://www.widad-lld.com. There are also kid friendly web sites listed as well as fun crafts and projects sites.

    You can visit my book website at http://www.MuslimWriters Publishing.com To see a list of almost 200 Islamic Fiction book authors and their IF books go to http://www.IslamicFictionBooks.com

    This is a wonderful website of information made available to parents and Muslim kids. I will say duas for the continued growth of the work being accomplished for our Muslim kids.

    Salaams
    Widad (Linda Delgado)
    Muslim Writers Publishing
    woodad@mindspring.com

  2. Perplxintexan on Thu, 18th Jun 2009 9:13 pm 

    Salams,

    A friend of mine sent around an email about this and despite the fact that I don’t have any children of my own I’d like to say how lovely I think this idea is! Mabrook, and continue iA.

  3. Raida on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 9:09 pm 

    assalamualikum
    Jazakummullahu khairan. This is wonderful. My daughter loves reading and I am always encouraging her to read Islamic books – this is going to give her more incentive and I am sure she will love it inshaAllah.

  4. Halima Afi on Sun, 21st Jun 2009 9:09 pm 

    Sign us up
    Ayodele, age 10
    Ibrahim, age 8
    Isa, age 8

  5. Nasirah on Thu, 25th Jun 2009 8:56 pm 

    Please explain whether you will be giving a list of books the children can read or if they are to pick, read, and review whatever books they choose.

    May Allah grant you with goodness for this program and give you success. Ameen!

  6. Maryam on Mon, 29th Jun 2009 1:04 pm 

    As salaamu alaykum!

    Ya akhwatee, mabruk and barakah Allaahu feekum.

    Can we participate even though we live in other states? Pls, how does it actually work?

    As per the books, there is one excellent book that I love. I gained from it a lot. What I have learned so far is that even Muslim parents and adults can gain so much from reading Islamic books for children.

    “Tell Me About Islamic History” by Luqman Nagy, is an excellent history books for every Muslim.

    We need to be proud of our heritage, subhanallaah.

    Keep up d good works, Dear Sisters and Muslim Mothers.

  7. Maryam on Wed, 1st Jul 2009 1:04 pm 

    Salaamu alaykum, is the site working? Today is July 1, 2009.

    Pls, sign us up. Jazakum Allaahu Khairan.

    Maryam.

  8. Deeni on Wed, 1st Jul 2009 1:05 pm 

    Assalamualaikum,
    It is officially July 1st, at 3:33am. Insha ALLAh please sign us up. Anna 7yo, Karina 5.5yo.
    JazakALLAH khair,Deeni

  9. Ayesha Mounir on Mon, 6th Jul 2009 1:00 pm 

    We will be participating in the reading program. I have one daughter named Jannah who will be 4 years old next month. Thank you so much for offering this program! Just another way to encourage my daughters love of reading and for me to read to her even more! Thank you. May Allah reward everyone who strives whole heartedly to increase our childrens knowledge. Ameen

  10. Mariyam on Tue, 7th Jul 2009 12:26 pm 

    I want to register Arisha 9 Years ,Maaz 7 years old
    reading log is avaliable ?

  11. Azizah on Tue, 7th Jul 2009 12:58 pm 

    As Salaamu Alaikum,
    Alhumdulillah for the program. Insha’Allah I look forward to my children participating.

  12. Umm Hudhaifah on Tue, 7th Jul 2009 12:59 pm 

    Assallammu alaikum,
    I have an almost 4 yr old named Hudhaifah who i would like to register for this program. Can you tell me how to register exactly? And how do i access the Book Review form?
    Jazakum Allah khair, this is a wonderful idea!!!
    Your sister,
    Umm Hudhaifah

  13. Azizah on Thu, 9th Jul 2009 12:57 pm 

    As Salaamu Alaikum,
    Please sign up Khadijah–16 and Khalid–12. Are the Reading Journals available?

  14. Amelia on Tue, 14th Jul 2009 12:25 pm 

    assalamu alaykum

    Can someone help me? I tried to email the contact@americanmuslimmom.com email address but it keeps bouncing back. I would love my daughter to participate in this program, but I am having trouble navigating the site. How do I get to the “kick off” page? How can I register her with out publishing her name on the web? And how do I get to download the book review form? Please email me at the above address. This is such a great program. I would love to share the info with my homeschool group here in California. jazakAllah khayr!

  15. Candis on Wed, 15th Jul 2009 12:24 pm 

    I am experiencing the same issue.
    Ma Salaam,

  16. Bushra on Fri, 17th Jul 2009 12:24 pm 

    My son Harris, age 4, will be participating in the reading program.

  17. Sr. Nasirah on Fri, 17th Jul 2009 9:13 pm 

    As Salaamu Alaikum

    Can you suggest a book list because honestly, my daughter is reading Baby Sitters Club books and I’d rather her read from books like this but from an Islamic Perspective.

  18. uzma on Mon, 20th Jul 2009 12:23 pm 

    i want to register my 7 years old son ,Arsal.
    is this programme is avaliable??

  19. Sumaira on Wed, 22nd Jul 2009 9:50 pm 

    Assalam-o-Alaikum Please register Sidra 11 & Bilal 10.
    Also I need directions where to find reading journals.
    wassalam

  20. Aamirah syed on Thu, 23rd Jul 2009 6:33 pm 

    This sounds really nice!

  21. Aamirah on Thu, 23rd Jul 2009 11:31 pm 

    to answer sis. sumaira, just scroll up on this page and look under the heading labeled “instructions” and in the 2nd bullet, it says to print off the journal…just click that hilighted blue link. hope that helps! salaams!

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