Aisha's Gift by Rochelle O'Neal Thorpe (Author), Anna Leliwa (Illustrator), Eugenie Nakell (Illustrator)

This story shows how a young African American finds beauty in the headdress worn by a young girl from the Somali Republic. With the help of her father Keisha discovers the significance of the Hijab and is encouraged to make a new friend. Aisha's Gift shows the innocence and joy children share in making a special friend.