The Strongest Heart

The Strongest Heart, written by Saadia Faruqi and published by Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

Book cover of The Strongest Heart. A young boy with medium skin tone sits against a tree, a half smile on his face. His arms are crossed in front of him, a book open halfway dangling upside down from his hand. In the background, a large yard and several units of housing are seen.

About

After his mother takes an important job overseas, Mo and his father, who has schizophrenia, move to Texas to live with his aunt and cousin.  There, Mo finds strength and solace in his beloved South Asian folktales, art, his mosque, and his extended family.

Awards Won

Title Year
Schneider Award Seal Schneider Family Book Award

The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.

Learn more about the history and criteria of the Schneider Family Book Award [PDF link]

 2026 - Honor(s)