My Name Is Bilal
Asma Mobin-Uddin
My Name Is Bilal
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Asma Mobin-Uddin
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Bilal thinks hiding his name might keep him safe at his new school. But when his teacher shares a powerful story about another Bilal who was brave long ago, everything changes. Discover how one name can hold the key to courage and pride!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader gently explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and overcoming fear of bullying. Suitable for ages 5-8, it offers a positive message about embracing one's background through a relatable story of a young Muslim boy learning about his history. Parents should note the book addresses experiences with discrimination in an age-appropriate way.
Why we rated My Name Is Bilal 7LE
My Name Is Bilal is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My Name Is Bilal works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate My Name Is Bilal as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, My Name Is Bilal explores identity & self-discovery, family, bullying, multicultural, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about identity & self-discovery, family, bullying.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781635925135
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Astra Publishing House
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Fiction