Once upon an Eid : stories of hope and joy by 15 Muslim voices

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Title:

Once upon an Eid : stories of hope and joy by 15 Muslim voices

Author:

Ali, S. K., editor.

Saeed, Aisha, editor.

Alfageeh, Sara, illustrator.

Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah, author.

Hussein, Asmaa, author.

Montgomery, Candice, author.

Khan, Hena, author.

Khan, Rukhsana, author.

Wilson, G. Willow, 1982- author.

Senzai, N. H., author.

Franklin, Ashley, author.

Hanna Alkaf, author.

Al-Marashi, Huda, author.

Mattu, Ayesha, author.

Abdel-Fattah, Randa, author.

Summary:

"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 and simmering pistachio kheer, 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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Perfect / Yusuf and the great big brownie mistake / Kareem means 'generous' / Don'ut break tradition / Just like chest armor / Gifts / The feast of sacrifice / Seraj captures the moon / Searching for blue / Creative fixes / Taste / Eid pictures / Not only an only / Maya Madinah chooses joy / Eid and pink bubble gum, Insha'Allah

Physical Description:

263 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Genre:

Short stories.

Subject Term:

ʻĪd al-Fiṭr -- Juvenile fiction.

Fasts and feasts -- Islam -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Ali, S. K.,

Saeed, Aisha,

Alfageeh, Sara,

Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah,

Wilson, G. Willow, 1982-

Publisher:

Amulet Books,

Publication Date:

2021

2020

ISBN:

9781419754036

9781713750321

Publication Information:

New York : Amulet Books, 2021.

Call Number:

M ONCE

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Summary

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.

Author Notes

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.

Reviews (1)

Publisher's Weekly Review

This effervescent anthology, edited by Ali (Love from A to Z) and Saeed (Amal Unbound), binds together 15 short stories in a variety of formats that explore the festival of Eid. While the annual Muslim celebration is a major component, the authors also interweave deeper explorations of the Islamic faith into their tales, which combine insights on Muslim culture with a message on the importance of such traits as generosity and resilience. Asmaa Hussein's "Kareem Means 'Generous,' " for example, features Kareem's discovery of the pleasure he gains from sharing his good fortune. Candice Montgomery contributes a moving narrative about 11-year-old Leila's first experience wearing a hijab, conveying both the girl's excitement and her mother's anxiety over potential backlash. Leila's closeness with family and positive interactions with classmates further exemplify fulfilling interpersonal relationships that appear throughout the book. No two stories are alike: the inclusion of a narrative in poem ("Taste," by Hanna Alkaf) and a short graphic novel (G. Willow Wilson's "Seraj Captures the Moon") ensures various reading formats. Moreover, a range of diverse, multidimensional characters--among them Shia Muslim, converted Muslim, Algerian, Caribbean, and West African representation--results in a stimulating, celebratory read. Ages 8--12. Agents: John Cusick, Folio Literary Management (for Ali), and Taylor Martindale, Full Circle Literary (for Saeed). (May)