Recommendations based on "Love Songs in the Shadow of the Qur'an"

All Along You Were Blooming is a dynamic collection of illustrated poetry and prose inspiring you to live boundlessly right where you are. With every turn of the page, Instagram poet Morgan Harper Nichols invites you into a life of hope, trusting there is purpose in every moment and new mercy every morning.

"Sovereignty, vulnerability, honesty." —Ms. Magazineit was never going to be okay is a collection of poetry and prose exploring the intimacies of understanding intergenerational trauma, Indigeneity and queerness, while addressing urban Indigenous diaspora and breaking down the limitations of sexual understanding as a trans woman. As a way to move from the linear timeline of healing and coming to terms with how trauma does not exist in subsequent happenings, it was never going to be okay tries to break down years of silence in simpson’s debut collection of poetry:i am fivemy sisters are saying boyi do not know what the word means but―i am bruised into knowing it: the blunt b,the hollowness of the o, the blade of y

The million-copy international bestseller from Korean sensation Taewoan Ha 'Never give up Your every moment is meaningful' In Every Moment Was You, Taewoan Ha reflects on the little things that make up a relationship - the secret exchanges, the shared glances, the laughter and the silence. Immediate and moving, his short mediations capture the beauty of youth and the growing pains that come with it. From the blooming of first feelings, to heartbreak and acceptance, Taewoan's writing explores the complexity of love, and the meaning to be found in the ordinary. Every Moment Was You is a soothing balm to deal with the pain, stress and sadness that come with modern life, and a gentle reminder that even in our most vulnerable moments, we can find the strength to move forward.

Author Muợn Thị Văn and Stonewall Book Award-winning artist Jessica Love detail all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do within a call-and-response picture book that features families across the spectrum.“I love you because you tell the best stories.Because I love you, my best story is you.”What are all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do? And what does it look like when we voice it out loud?To be read aloud by one or even two people, this affirming prose demonstrates that love is a dialogue. Love is complex. Love is utterly simple.This is what love looks like.

Sometimes it's difficult to take that first step into your future and embrace the unknown. This illustrated collection of poetry and essays empowers you to embrace your next adventure with confidence and grace, drawing on invaluable lessons from nature.Popular Instagram poet and bestselling author Morgan Harper Nichols reimagines the classic heroine's journey—from the very first call to adventure, through trials, hardships, and new relationships, all the way back home—and offers key lessons and affirmations to encourage and equip you every step of the way. As you travel your own journey of self-discovery, you're invited to: Cultivate the courage you need to follow your passions Develop curiosity about the natural world around you Find comfort and inspiration for the inevitable trials on your journey Reflect on how your past has prepared you Step out in wonder and faith, knowing there is more for youMorgan's signature art fills every page of this book, making it a gorgeous addition to your bedside or coffee table. This is a lovely gift to give yourself or others for birthdays, holidays, graduations and New Year's—any time there’s a new beginning ahead.Follow Morgan on Instagram @morganharpernicols (along with her millions of followers), and look for more beautiful, thought-provoking poetry in her other collections: All Along You Were Blooming How Far You Have Come

Lang Leav presents a completely new collection of poetry with a celestial theme in The Universe of Us .Planets, stars, and constellations feature prominently in this beautiful, original poetry collection from Lang Leav. Inspired by the wonders of the universe, the best-selling poetess writes about love and loss, hope and hurt, being lost and found. Lang's poetry encompasses the breadth of emotions we all experience and evokes universal feelings with her skillfully crafted words.

The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh is a moving story of hope and forgiveness, and an international bestseller. The Victorians used flowers to express emotions: honeysuckle for devotion, azaleas for passion, and red roses for love. For Victoria Jones, flowers and their meanings are her only connection to the world - although for her, they are most useful in expressing feelings such as grief, mistrust and solitude. After a childhood in the foster care system, Victoria - now eighteen - has nowhere to go, and sleeps in a public park, where she plants a small garden of her own. When her talent is discovered by a local florist, she discovers her gift for helping others through the flowers she chooses for them. But it takes a meeting with a mysterious vendor at the flower market for her to realize what's been missing in her own life. As she starts to fall for him, though, she must confront a painful secret from her past - and decide whether it's worth risking everything for a second chance at happiness.

An inspirational work of wisdom, warmth, and generosity from a three-term US poet laureate. “To know ourselves is the most profound and difficult endeavor. Though we are all made of the same questions, we have individual routes to the answers, or to reframing the questions. Why is there evil in the world? Why do people suffer, and some more than others? Why are we here? What are we doing here? What happens after death? Does anything mean anything at all? Who am I and what does it matter?” writes Joy Harjo, renowned poet and activist, in this profound work about the struggles, challenges, and joys of coming of age. In her best-selling memoir Poet Warrior, Harjo led readers through her lifelong process of artistic evolution. In Girl Warrior, she speaks directly to Native girls and women, sharing stories about her own coming of age to bring renewed attention to the pivotal moments of becoming including forgiveness, failure, falling, rising up, and honoring our vast family of beings. Informed by her own experiences and those of her ancestors, Harjo offers inspiration and insight for navigating the many challenges of maturation. She grapples with parents, friendships, love, and loss. She guides young readers toward painting, poetry, and music as powerful tools for developing their own ethical sensibility. As Harjo demonstrates, the act of making is an essential part of who we are, a means of inviting the past into the present and a critical tool young women can use to shape a more just future. Lyrical and compassionate, Harjo’s call for creativity and empathy is an urgent and necessary work.

From Pakistani poet and Instagram darling Noor Unnahar comes a journal that encourages writers to explore their inner poet, through a variety of evocative and thought-provoking prompts, using Noor's captivating voice as a guide. This journal is where pop poetry and creative inspiration meet. With more than 100 writing prompts influenced by Noor's handwritten poetry and enchanting collages, this journal allows writers to explore their writing style and funnel it into meaningful, cathartic, provocative poetry.

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!An Amazon Best Book of the Month!A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2024 (So Far)May You Love and Be Loved: Wishes For Your Life is the tender and joyous next picture book from New York Times-bestselling author and poet, Cleo Wade. May you know fear but not be driven by itMay you know joy and follow it everywhereMay you know light and shine it every chance you getFrom the bestselling author of What the Road Said, Cleo Wade’s next heartfelt and lyrical picture book is a love letter to the infinite potential of the future, expressing the many hopes and dreams we hold for our children and ourselves. Gorgeously illustrated by the author and filled to the brim with her signature big-hearted emotions, this book is an important reminder that, above all, what we wish for everyone’s precious life is that they can love and be loved.