Eid! Eid: The short, singlesyllable 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.
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.
Eid! Eid: The short, singlesyllable 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.
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.
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.
**STARRED REVIEW**
"This special anthology about family traditions, sharing meals,
giving presents, and delighting in the cultural uniqueness of
people all over the world isn’t just for those who celebrate Eid;
it’s for all who want to share and learn about the holidays."
*Booklist*
**STARRED REVIEW**
"The diversity within the collection is impressive, including
several blended families and a recently converted one, and while
the writing varies in style and quality, each story is engaging,
full of emotion and thought. . . This thoughtful and uplifting
volume will keep readers turning pages year-round; here's to many
more."
*Kirkus Reviews*
**STARRED REVIEW**
"A range of diverse, multidimensional characters—among them Shia
Muslim, converted Muslim, Algerian, Caribbean, and West African
representation—results in a stimulating, celebratory read."
*Publishers Weekly*
**STARRED REVIEW**
"Emotions seem to spill straight off the pages in this absolute
triumph of a celebratory anthology."
*School Library Connection*
**STARRED REVIEW**
"A joyous title that radiates love. This much-needed collection is
recommended as a first purchase for all libraries."
*School Library Journal*
A delightful and varied collection of stories for middle-grade
readers showcases a cross-section of Muslim experiences of the
joyous Eid holidays.
*Shelf Awareness*
Joyful reunions, irritating relatives, fancy clothes, and special,
heartfelt gifts appear in many of the tales, giving an overall tone
of warmth and playfulness, and even the stories that take a more
somber approach end with possibilities of hope and optimism.
*Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books*
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