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

**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." ― Booklist **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."― 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** "Emotions seem to spill straight off the pages in this absolute triumph of a celebratory anthology."― School Library Connection **STARRED REVIEW** "A joyous title that radiates love. This much-needed collection is recommended as a first purchase for all libraries."― School Library Journal "A delightful and varied collection of stories for middle-grade readers showcases a cross-section of Muslim experiences of the joyous Eid holidays."― Shelf Awareness "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."― Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 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 the author of Saints and Misfits , a finalist for the American Library Association's 2018 William C.Morris award, and the winner of the APALA Honor Award and Middle EastBook Honor Award. Her debut, and second novel, Love from A to Z, were both best YA books of the year as named by Entertainment Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and the American Library Association. The Proudest Blue , her pictured book co-authored with IbtihajMuhammad, was an instant New York Times Bestseller.