Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Once Upon an Eid : Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices
- Artist
- Not Specified
- ISBN
- 9781419754036
- Publisher
- Abrams, Inc.
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Alfageeh, Sara, Yes
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Author
- Aisha Saeed
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Religious / Muslim, Short Stories, Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Religious
- Item Weight
- 9.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15, Ali, Saeed, Alfageeh..
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
ISBN-10
1419754033
ISBN-13
9781419754036
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25050077408
Product Key Features
Book Title
Once Upon an Eid : Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Religious / Muslim, Short Stories, Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Religious
Publication Year
2021
Illustrator
Alfageeh, Sara, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2019-026811
Dewey Edition
23
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.”, 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., A delightful and varied collection of stories for middle-grade readers showcases a cross-section of Muslim experiences of the joyous Eid holidays., **STARRED REVIEW** “A joyous title that radiates love. This much-needed collection is recommended as a first purchase for all libraries.”, **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.”, **STARRED REVIEW** “Emotions seem to spill straight off the pages in this absolute triumph of a celebratory anthology.”, **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.”
Grade From
Third Grade
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
297.36
Synopsis
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! 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, 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.
LC Classification Number
BP186.45.D39 2021
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