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

by **S. K. Ali** (Editor), **Aisha Saeed** (Editor), **Sara Alfageeh** (Illustrator)

**STARRED REVIEW \*"Thoughtful and uplifting." ―_Kirkus Reviews_**  
**STARRED REVIEW \*"A range of diverse, multidimensional characters . . . A stimulating, celebratory read." ―_Publishers Weekly_**  
**STARRED REVIEW \*"A joyous title that radiates love." ―_School Library Journal_**

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!

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.

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 full list of _Once Upon an Eid_ contributors include:

-   **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**

Jubilant and filled with heart, _Once Upon an Eid_ will bring joy to families during holidays and all year round.  

### Author Biography

**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._  

**Number of Pages:** 304

**Dimensions:** 1.2 x 8.3 x 5.8 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** May 05, 2020

**Accelerated Reader:**

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

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 5

**Point Value:** 6

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