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

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.


Author: S. K. Ali
Publisher: Amulet Books
Published: 05/05/2020
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781419740831
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 510438 / Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2020 pg. 107
Booklist 03/15/2020 pg. 64
Publishers Weekly 04/13/2020
School Library Journal 05/01/2020 pg. 1
Shelf Awareness 05/15/2020
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2020
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2020 pg. 80
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2020 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
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.