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Now in paperback, a joyous short story collection by and about
Muslims, edited by New York Times bestselling authors Aisha Saeed
and S. K. Ali 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 the holiday parties, or carnival
rides 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. Contributors include G.
Willow Wilson, Hena Khan, N. H. Senzai, Hanna Alkaf, Rukhsana Khan,
Randa Abdel-Fattah, Ashley Franklin, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow,
Candice Montgomery, Huda Al-Marashi, Ayesha Mattu, Asmaa Hussein,
and Sara Alfageeh.
In this compelling companion to New York Times bestseller Amal
Unbound, Omar contends with being treated like a second-class
citizen when he gets a scholarship to an elite boarding school.
When Omar gets a scholarship to the prestigious Ghalib Academy,
it’s a game changer. It will give him, the son of a servant, a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a better future—and his whole
village is cheering him on. Omar can’t wait to dive into his
classes, play soccer, and sign up for astronomy club—but those
hopes are dashed when he learns first-year scholarship students
can’t join clubs or teams; instead, they must earn their keep by
doing chores. Even worse, it turns out the school deliberately
“weeds out†scholarship kids by requiring them to get grades
that are nearly impossible. Omar is devastated to find such odds
stacked against him, but the injustice of it all motivates him to
try to do something else that seems impossible: change a rigged
system.
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Grounded (Hardcover)
Aisha Saeed, S. K. Ali, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
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R336
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Four kids meet at an airport for one unforgettable night in this
middle-grade novel by four bestselling and award-winning
authorsWhen a thunderstorm grounds all flights following a huge
Muslim convention, four unlikely kids are thrown together. Feek is
stuck babysitting his younger sister, but he’d rather be writing
a poem that’s good enough for his dad, a famous poet and rapper.
Hanna is intent on finding a lost cat in the airport—and also on
avoiding a conversation with her dad about him possibly remarrying.
Sami is struggling with his anxiety and worried that he’ll miss
the karate tournament that he’s trained so hard for. And Nora has
to deal with the pressure of being the daughter of a prominent
congresswoman, when all she really wants to do is make fun NokNok
videos. These kids don’t seem to have much in common—yet.Told
in alternating points of view, Grounded tells the story of one
unexpected night that will change these kids forever.
All Are Welcome meets Be Kind in this poignant
and accessible picture book about the power every bystander—no
matter how small—has to extend kindness and stand up in the face
of intolerance. At his new school, quiet Rumi feels small and
unwelcome, and a few kids bully him for his brown skin and bright
shoes. He finds refuge beneath the old willow tree by the
playground and builds his own world of hope and dreams of
belonging. One day, when Rumi is made a target again, one of his
classmates bravely steps in to defend him. It’s in that moment of
solidarity Rumi’s class finally realizes that under the shade of
the willow tree, all are welcome, and they create a space they can
all play in—together.
From New York Times bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed comes a heart-warming, hilarious story about the power of love and resistance.
Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state candidate - as long as he’s behind the scenes. There’s no way he’d ever knock on doors to ask people for their votes…until he meets Maya.
Maya Rehman’s having the worst Ramadan ever. Her best friend is too busy to hang out, her summer trip is cancelled, her parents are separating and now her mother thinks the solution to her problems is political canvassing - with some awkward guy she hardly knows ...
Going door to door isn’t exactly glamorous, but maybe it’s not the worst thing in the world. After all, the polls are getting closer - and so are Maya and Jamie. Mastering local activism is one thing. Navigating the cross-cultural crush of the century is another thing entirely.
A New York Times Bestseller! Amal has big dreams, until a
nightmarish encounter . . . Twelve-year-old Amal's dream of
becoming a teacher one day is dashed in an instant when she
accidentally insults a member of her Pakistani village's ruling
family. As punishment for her behavior, she is forced to leave her
heartbroken family behind and go work at their estate. Amal is
distraught but has faced setbacks before. So she summons her
courage and begins navigating the complex rules of life as a
servant, with all its attendant jealousies and pecking-order woes.
Most troubling, though, is Amal's increasing awareness of the
deadly measures the Khan family will go to in order to stay in
control. It's clear that their hold over her village will never
loosen as long as everyone is too afraid to challenge them--so if
Amal is to have any chance of ensuring her loved ones' safety and
winning back her freedom, she must find a way to work with the
other servants to make it happen.
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.
        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, and Sara Alfageeh. Â
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Bilal Cooks Daal (Hardcover)
Aisha Saeed; Illustrated by Anoosha Syed
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A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 An Asian/Pacific
American Award for Literature Honor Book 2019 Six-year-old Bilal
introduces his friends to his favorite dish-daal!-in this charming
picture book that showcases the value of patience, teamwork,
community, and sharing. Six-year-old Bilal is excited to help his
dad make his favorite food of all-time: daal! The slow-cooked
lentil dish from South Asia requires lots of ingredients and a
whole lot of waiting. Bilal wants to introduce his friends to daal.
They've never tried it! As the day goes on, the daal continues to
simmer, and more kids join Bilal and his family, waiting to try the
tasty dish. And as time passes, Bilal begins to wonder: Will his
friends like it as much as he does? This debut picture book by
Aisha Saeed, with charming illustrations by Anoosha Syed, uses food
as a means of bringing a community together to share in each
other's family traditions.
The world's #1 female Super Hero, Wonder Woman, is back in another
breathtaking adventure! This time, Diana will travel to the
Underworld to take on Hades--but will she make it out alive? After
Diana thwarts a stunning attempt to defeat the Amazons and
Themyscira for good, she has finally been granted permission to
start training as a warrior! Except, the goddess Artemis brings
news that children all over are disappearing without a trace. Diana
is the only one who can be trusted to save them--even if she must
confront Hades, Persephone, and all of the undead souls and
mythical creatures of the Underworld. That is, until she discovers
that a far more sinister villain is out to capture her--and will do
whatever it takes to find her. With her warrior training barely
underway, will young Wonder Woman be able to rely on her strength
from within to save the missing children and defeat Hades? Or will
she instead be dragged to the Underworld--forever?
In this tender genre-bending young adult novel by New York Times
bestselling author Aisha Saeed, two teen protagonists grow from
friends to something more in the aftermath of a tragedy in their
magical town. Moonlight Bay is a magical place—or it was once.
After a tragic death mars the town, the pink and lavender waters in
the bay turn gray, and the forest that was a refuge for newcomers
becomes a scourge to the townspeople. Almost overnight, the entire
town seems devoid of life and energy. The tourists have stopped
coming. And the people in the town are struggling. This
includes the two teens at the heart of our story: Yasmine and
Rafay. Yasmine is a child of the town, and her parents are trying
and failing to make ends meet. Rafay is an immigrant, a child of
Willow Forest. The forest of Moonlight Bay was where people from
Rafay’s community relocated when their home was destroyed. Except
Moonlight Bay is no longer a welcoming refuge, and tensions between
the townspeople and his people are growing. Yasmine and Rafay have
been friends since Rafay first arrived, nearly ten years ago. As
they've gotten older, their friendship has blossomed. Not that they
would ever act on these feelings. The forest elders have long
warned that falling in love with "outsiders" will lead to
devastating consequences for anyone from Willow Forest. But is this
actually true? Can Yasmine and Rafay find a way to be together
despite it all?
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by
Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about
women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Malala
Yousafzai! Growing up as a girl in Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai had
to fight every step of the way to get an education. After she was
attacked for doing so, Malala took her fight to the world stage,
pushing for the right to an education for every girl, everywhere.
Her activism earned her a Nobel Peace Prize and inspired girls and
women everywhere to stand up for their own rights too. In this
chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author
Aisha Saeed, readers learn about the amazing life of Malala
Yousafzai--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction
from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and
a list of ways that readers can follow in Malala Yousafzai's
footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love
learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their
curriculum. And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She
Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted,
including Coretta Scott King, Oprah Winfrey, and more! Praise for
She Persisted: Malala Yousafzai: "A compelling story that's
empowering and inspirational." --Kirkus Reviews
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