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Once upon an Eid : stories of hope and joy by 15 Muslim voices / edited by S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed ; illustrated by Sara Afageeh.
A collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid!
Record details
- ISBN: 1419740830
- ISBN: 9781419740831
- Physical Description: 263 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Amulet Books, 2020.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Short stories. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Editors' Introduction -- Perfect / by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow -- Yusuf and the Great Big Brownie Mistake / by Aisha Saeed -- Kareem Means 'Generous' / by Asmaa Hussein -- Don'ut Break Tradition / by S.K. Ali -- Just Like Chest Armor / by Candice Montgomery -- Gifts / by Rukhsana Khan -- The Feast of Sacrifice / by Hena Khan -- Seraj Captures the Moon / by G. Willow Wilson and Sara Alfageeh -- Searching for Blue / by N. H. Senzai -- Creative Fixes / by Ashley Franklin -- Taste / by Hanna Alkaf -- Eid Pictures / by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow -- Not Only an Only / by Huda Al-Marashi -- Maya Madinah Chooses Joy / by Ayesha Mattu -- Eid and Pink Bubble Gum, Insha'Allah / by Randa Abdel-Fatteh -- Acknowledgments -- Contributor biographies. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 22.99 |
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| Subject: | ʻĪd al-Fitr > Juvenile fiction. Fasts and feasts > Islam > Juvenile fiction. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | J FIC Once | 31681020155420 | JFIC | Checked out | 05/03/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
"Day of Joy 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 whocherish 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"-- - Baker & Taylor
Featuring contributions by such established genre authors as Hena Khan, Randa Abdel-Fattah and Ashley Franklin, a collection of short stories celebrates Muslim culture and the joyful holiday traditions of Eid. Co-edited by the author of Amal Unbound. Illustrations. - Grand Central Pub
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: âThoughtful and uplifting.â ?Kirkus. *** âA stimulating, celebratory read.â ?Publishers Weekly *** âA joyous title that radiates love.â ?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 itâs waking up to the sound of frying samosas or the comfort of bean pie, maybe itâs the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe itâs 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 (Aminaâs 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 (Mommyâs Khimar)
- Candice Montgomery (Home and Away, By Any Means Necessary)
- Huda Al-Marashi (First Comes Marriage)
- Ayesha Mattu
- Asmaa Hussein
- Sara Alfageeh
- Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
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:Â âThoughtful and uplifting.â ?Kirkus. ***Â âA stimulating, celebratory read.â ?Publishers Weekly ***Â âA joyous title that radiates love.â ?School Library Journal
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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 itâs waking up to the sound of frying samosas or the comfort of bean pie, maybe itâs the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe itâs the gift-giving and holiday parties to come that day.
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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.
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The anthology includes a poem, a graphic-novel chapter, and illustrations.
The list of Once Upon an Eid contributors includes:Â- G. Willow Wilson (Alif the Unseen, Ms. Marvel)
- Hena Khan (Aminaâs 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 (Mommyâs Khimar)
- Candice Montgomery (Home and Away, By Any Means Necessary)
- Huda Al-Marashi (First Comes Marriage)
- Ayesha Mattu
- Asmaa Hussein
- Sara Alfageeh Â
