Once Upon an Eid
Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices
by S. K. Ali, and Aisha Saeed
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Pub Date May 05 2020 | Archive Date May 25 2020
ABRAMS Kids | Amulet Books
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Description
Multiple starred reviews: “Thoughtful and uplifting.” ―Kirkus *** “A stimulating, celebratory read.” ―Publishers Weekly *** “A joyous title that radiates love.” ―School Library Journal
Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Jubilant and filled with heart, Once Upon an Eid will bring joy to families during holidays and all year round.
Maybe it’s waking up to the sound of frying samosas or the comfort of bean pie, maybe it’s the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it’s the gift-giving and holiday parties to come that day.
Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet word: joy.
The anthology includes a poem, a graphic-novel chapter, and illustrations.
The list of Once Upon an Eid contributors includes:
- G. Willow Wilson (Alif the Unseen, Ms. Marvel)
- Hena Khan (Amina’s Voice, Under My Hijab)
- N. H. Senzai (Shooting Kabul, Escape from Aleppo)
- Hanna Alkaf (The Weight of Our Sky)
- Rukhsana Khan (Big Red Lollipop)
- Randa Abdel-Fattah (Does My Head Look Big in This?)
- Ashley Franklin (Not Quite Snow White)
- Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (Mommy’s Khimar)
- Candice Montgomery (Home and Away, By Any Means Necessary)
- Huda Al-Marashi (First Comes Marriage)
- Ayesha Mattu
- Asmaa Hussein
- Sara Alfageeh
A Note From the Publisher
Aisha Saeed is the author of Written in the Stars, which was a YALSA Quick Pick, and Amal Unbound, which was a New York Times bestseller and received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. She is also a founding member of We Need Diverse Books.
S. K. Ali is a teacher whose debut novel, Saints and Misfits, was a Morris finalist, an Entertainment Weekly Best YA Book, and a Kirkus Reviews Top 10 Teen Novel. Her second novel is Love from A to Z. Her writing on Muslim culture and life has also appeared in the Toronto Star.
S. K. Ali is a teacher whose debut novel, Saints and Misfits, was a Morris finalist, an Entertainment Weekly Best YA Book, and a Kirkus Reviews Top 10 Teen Novel. Her second novel is Love from A to Z. Her writing on Muslim culture and life has also appeared in the Toronto Star.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781419740831 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 272 |
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