A Map for Falasteen: A Palestinian Child's Search for Home

Under the bright classroom lights, young Falasteen squints at a world map—her heart pulls toward a homeland she can’t find because Palestine isn’t there—and confusion settles like dust in her chest. Tasked with locating her family’s country, she searches through colored continents and ribboned borders until she gives up and turns to her grandfather, whose tender tales of olive orchards and sunset prayers paint Palestine back onto her mind like a living mural. Her grandmother’s courageous account of family gatherings by ancient stone walls adds warmth to those blank spaces, and Mama’s gentle wisdom weaves their shared history into a mosaic of resilience. Through each story, Falasteen learns that home isn’t defined by lines on paper but by the pulse of memory and the promise of Immigration Rights, Cultural Understanding, and Political Justice for a people scattered across the diaspora. In this gentle, heartfelt picture book—hailed as a Kirkus Best Book and Booklist Editors’ Choice—beautiful illustrations and thoughtful back matter guide readers through key terms and pivotal moments, reminding us that where the heart lands, home takes root. Tap the Save to List button to bookmark this title, or tap the External Link button to view purchase and rental options.