{"product_id":"once-upon-an-eid-stories-of-hope-and-joy-by-15-muslim-voices-9781419754036","title":"Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnce Upon an Eid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a joyous short story collection by and about Muslims, edited by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling authors Aisha Saeed and S. K. Ali.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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: \u003ci\u003ejoy\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A range of diverse, multidimensional characters--among them Shia Muslim, converted Muslim, Algerian, Caribbean, and West African representation--results in a stimulating, celebratory read.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAisha Saeed\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eWritten in the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a YALSA Quick Pick, and \u003ci\u003eAmal Unbound\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller and received starred reviews from \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also a founding member of We Need Diverse Books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eS. K. Ali\u003c\/b\u003e is a teacher whose debut novel, \u003ci\u003eSaints and Misfits, \u003c\/i\u003e was a Morris finalist, an \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best YA Book, and a \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Top 10 Teen Novel. Her second novel is \u003ci\u003eLove from A to Z.\u003c\/i\u003e Her writing on Muslim culture and life has also appeared in the \u003ci\u003eToronto Star.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Amulet Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50601352429842,"sku":"9781419754036","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d16086d6-0687-4c3d-9fb3-d237d0ddd466.jpg?v=1732226271","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/once-upon-an-eid-stories-of-hope-and-joy-by-15-muslim-voices-9781419754036","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}