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.
**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*
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