{"product_id":"once-upon-an-eid-s-k-ali-9781419740831","title":"Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices","description":"\u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW *\"Thoughtful and uplifting.\" ―\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW *\"A range of diverse, multidimensional characters . . . A stimulating, celebratory read.\" ―\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW *\"A joyous title that radiates love.\" ―\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A joyous short story collection by and about Muslims, edited by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling authors Aisha Saeed and William C. Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali, \u003ci\u003eOnce Upon an Eid\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! \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 holiday parties to come that day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The anthology includes a poem, a graphic-novel chapter, and illustrations. The full list of \u003ci\u003eOnce Upon an Eid\u003c\/i\u003e contributors include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eG. Willow Wilson (\u003ci\u003eAlif the Unseen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Ms. Marvel\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHena Khan (\u003ci\u003eAmina's Voice\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Under My Hijab\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eN. H. Senzai (\u003ci\u003eShooting Kabul\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Escape from Aleppo\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHanna Alkaf (\u003ci\u003eThe Weight of Our Sky\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRukhsana Khan (\u003ci\u003eBig Red Lollipop\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRanda Abdel-Fattah (\u003ci\u003eDoes My Head Look Big in This?\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAshley Franklin (\u003ci\u003eNot Quite Snow White\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (\u003ci\u003eMommy's Khimar\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCandice Montgomery (\u003ci\u003eHome and Away\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e By Any Means Necessary\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHuda Al-Marashi (\u003ci\u003eFirst Comes Marriage\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAyesha Mattu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAsmaa Hussein\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSara Alfageeh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Jubilant and filled with heart, \u003ci\u003eOnce Upon an Eid\u003c\/i\u003e will bring joy to families during holidays and all year round. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e S. K. Ali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1419740830\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419740831\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. 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