Reviews
★«[A Map for Falasteen] fills a gap in representations of the Palestinian diaspora, offering a much-needed insider’s perspective. . . . A haunting, powerful, and crucial tale of culture and identity.» —Kirkus, starred review

★«While Falasteen learns of the destruction of Palestine, she also learns that she can turn to people and experiences to find the country itself. . . . With descriptive text and beautiful illustrations, this timely book is heavy with sadness yet buoyed by hope. A powerful read-aloud that will invite important discussions.» —Booklist, starred review

★«Betawi renders Falasteen's immediate surroundings in yellows and oranges that give way to deep-blue remembrances, while Odeh sensitively narrates this double debut about a family's culture and homeland.» —Publishers Weekly, starred review

«There is an aching thrum of grief that moves though this thoughtfully nuanced picture book, and . . . the tone capably balances that sense of melancholy with quiet, celebratory notes, underscoring the book’s main message that culture is lovingly grown by people.» —BCCB