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

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! Multiple starred reviews Thoughtful and uplifting. Kirkus A stimulating, celebratory read. Publishers Weekly A joyous title that radiates love. School Library Journal Eid The short, singlesyllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Jubilant and filled with heart, Once Upon an Eid will bring joy to families during holidays and all year round. Maybe its waking up to the sound of frying samosas or the comfort of bean pie, maybe its the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe its the giftgiving 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 graphicnovel chapter, and illustrations. The list of Once Upon an Eid contributors includes G. Willow Wilson (Alif the Unseen, Ms. Marvel)Hena Khan (Aminas 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 AbdelFattah (Does My Head Look Big in This?)Ashley Franklin (Not Quite Snow White)Jamilah ThompkinsBigelow (Mommys Khimar)Candice Montgomery (Home... | Abrams Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope & Joy by 15 Muslim Voices