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Amal Unbound

Amal Unbound

Author: Aisha Saeed Genre: Anthology

"Saeed's timely and stirring middle-grade debut is a celebration of resistance and justice."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review The compelling story of a girl's fight to regain her life and dreams after being forced into indentured servitude. Life is quiet and ordinary in Amal's Pakistani village, but she had no complaints, and besides, she's busy pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher one day. Her dreams are temporarily dashed when--as the eldest daughter--she must stay home from school to take care of her siblings. Amal is upset, but she doesn't lose hope and finds ways to continue learning. Then the unimaginable happens--after an accidental run-in with the son of her village's corrupt landlord, Amal must work as his family's servant to pay off her own family's debt. Life at the opulent Khan estate is full of heartbreak and struggle for Amal--especially when she inadvertently makes an enemy of a girl named Nabila. Most troubling, though, is Amal's growing awareness of the Khans' nefarious dealings. When it becomes clear just how far they will go to protect their interests, Amal realizes she will have to find a way to work with others if they are ever to exact change in a cruel status quo, and if Amal is ever to achieve her dreams. Read more

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

Author: S. K. Ali Genre: Anthology Illustrator: Sara Alfageeh

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 Read more

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