Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices
Written by S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed
Narrated by Siiri Scott and Neil Shah
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
Once Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that 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.
S. K. Ali
S. K. Ali is the author of Saints and Misfits, a finalist for the American Library Association’s 2018 William C. Morris Award and the winner of the APALA Honor Award and Middle East Book Honor Award; and Love from A to Z, a Today show Read with Jenna Book Club selection. Both novels were named best YA books of the year by various media including Entertainment Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. She is also the author of Misfit in Love and Love from Mecca to Medina. You can find Sajidah online at SKAliBooks.com and follow her on Instagram @SKAliBooks, TikTok @SKAliBooks, and on Twitter @SajidahWrites.
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Reviews for Once Upon an Eid
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A nice and joyful middle-grade read! Not only short stories, reader can also enjoy a short poem and a fully illustrated story surrounding the festive day of Eid. This is a book for anyone who would love to read the various ways Muslim around the world celebrating Eid.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5this was so wholesome and sweet and i cried both happy and sad tears. the narrating was amazing as well.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It's been a long time since I read a kids book, but this one was special. It gave me s whole new perspective on islam and how colorful and diverse their celebrations are. The narrating helped me get into the story, it was amazing.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was a fun way to learn a few basic things about Ramadan and Eid. I'm definitelly interested to learn more.