From Salam to Yalla Bye! - A Guide to Middle Eastern Gatherings

By: Leila Boukarim

Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2026-06-16

A savvy little girl explains how to survive a huge family party—especially the never-ending goodbye at the end—in this cheeky and charming picture book celebration of Middle Eastern culture.

What happens when you’re invited to a Middle Eastern party?

A LOT!

Which is why your good friend Salwa will show how to make the most of every minute and navigate those tricky parts, step by step, from the joyful Salam! when you arrive until the longest goodbye in the history of goodbyes when you’re ready to leave.