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Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices

by S K Ali, Aisha Saeed
Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices

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ISBN13: 9781419740831
ISBN10: 1419740830



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A joyous short story collection by and about Muslims, edited by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed and Morris finalist S. K. Ali

Once Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid Eid The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. 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 will also include a poem, graphic-novel chapter, and spot illustrations.

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STARRED REVIEW *"Thoughtful and uplifting." ―Kirkus Reviews
STARRED REVIEW *"A range of diverse, multidimensional characters . . . A stimulating, celebratory read." ―Publishers Weekly
STARRED REVIEW *"A joyous title that radiates love." ―School Library Journal

A joyous short story collection by and about Muslims, edited by New York Times bestselling authors Aisha Saeed and William C. Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali, Once Upon an Eid showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid

Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. 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 full list of Once Upon an Eid contributors include:

  • 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
Jubilant and filled with heart, Once Upon an Eid will bring joy to families during holidays and all year round.

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ISBN:
9781419740831
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication date:
05/05/2020
Publisher:
Harry N. Abrams
Language:
English
Pages:
272
Height:
1.20IN
Width:
5.80IN
LCCN:
2019026811
Age Range:
8 to 12
Grade Range:
3 to 7
Illustration:
Yes
Ed:
Aisha Saeed
Author:
Aisha Saeed
Ed:
S. K. Ali
:
Sara Alfageeh
Author:
S K Ali
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Iman Rasheed

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