Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices
Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices
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Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices

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8 - 12
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272
Page count
157
Words per page
~781L
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Apr 27, 2021
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Once Upon an Eid is 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. “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)

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781419754036
    Publication Date
    April 27, 2021
    Publisher
    Harry N. Abrams
    Page Count
    272
    Words Per Page
    157
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~781L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    ATOS® Book Level
    5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    6
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    510438
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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