{"product_id":"once-upon-an-eid-9781419740831","title":"Once Upon an Eid","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 parti\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**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 *\u003cbr\u003e**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 *\u003cbr\u003e**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 *\u003cbr\u003e**STARRED REVIEW**   \"Emotions seem to spill straight off the pages in this absolute triumph of a celebratory anthology.\" * School Library Connection *\u003cbr\u003e**STARRED REVIEW**  \"A joyous title that radiates love. This much-needed collection is recommended as a first purchase for all libraries.\" * School Library Journal *\u003cbr\u003eA delightful and varied collection of stories for middle-grade readers showcases a cross-section of Muslim experiences of the joyous Eid holidays. * Shelf Awareness *\u003cbr\u003eJoyful 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 *","brand":"Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408066421079,"sku":"9781419740831","price":12.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781419740831.jpg?v=1730501460","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/once-upon-an-eid-9781419740831","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}