Spell it Like Samar

Finding Confidence One Word at a Time

Samar has just moved from Syria to America, and everything feels strange, even the jump rope games at recess. When the class bully mocks her accent, Samar sets out to prove herself by entering the school spelling bee. But the challenge turns out harder than she expected.

Title: Spell it Like Samar
Author: Shifa Saltagi Safadi
Illustrator: Saliha Caliskan
Format: Paperback
Pages: 36
Publisher: Ruqaya’s Bookshelf
Language: English
Recommended Age: 4+ years
Themes: Immigration, confidence, persistence, bullying, belonging, friendship, Syrian American identity