Yasmin the Recycler by Saadia Faruqi Illustrated by Hatem Aly Capstone/Picture Window Books Yasmin is thrilled about her school’s new recycling program. But getting her friends to pitch in is no easy task! Will some creative thinking get Yasmin’s friends to be good recyclers? Cover image and summary via Capstone
Yasmin the Librarian by Saadia Faruqi Illustrated by Hatem Aly Capstone/Picture Window Books It’s library day, and Yasmin is the helper! She loves shelving books, but suddenly, Yasmin discovers that her own special book is missing. How will she find it among all the other books? Cover image and summary via Capstone
Yasmin the Scientist by Saadia Faruqi Illustrated by Hatem Aly Capstone Everyone seems to have an idea for the science fair except for Yasmin! After some failed experiments, Yasmin’s snack break with Nani inspires an idea. Together they use kitchen science for sweet success! Cover and summary via Capstone
Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero by Saadia Faruqi HarperCollins/Quill Tree Books Yusuf Azeem has spent all his life in the small town of Frey, Texas—and nearly that long waiting for the chance to participate in the regional robotics competition, which he just knows he can win. Only, this year is going to be more difficult than he thought. […]
The Wonders We Seek: 30 Incredible Muslims Who Helped Shape the World by Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz Illustrated by: Saffa Khan Harper Children’s Summary and publish date TBA/ Fall 2021
Calling the Moon: 16 Period Stories from BIPOC Authors Edited by Aida Salazar and Yamile Saied Mendez Candlewick An essential, highly relatable collection of short fiction and poems around the topic of menstruation, written exclusively by authors who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color For Angela, it came on the basketball court—while playing on […]
Eid al-Fitr Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game by Saadia Faruqi Madlibs / Penguin Random House This year, celebrate Eid al-Fitr with your family, some sweet TYPE OF FOOD, and Mad Libs! Eid Mubarak! Celebrate the holiday with Zakat-al-Fitr, sweet treats, and Eid al-Fitr Mad Libs! Filled with good cheer and humor, these 21 fill-in-the-blank stories […]
The Wonders We Seek by Saadia Faruqi, Saffa Khan Illustrated by Aneesa Mumtaz Quill Tree/ HarperCollins In this compendium of remarkable Muslim figures throughout history—with stunning portraits and illustrations by Saffa Khan—authors Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz introduce the reader to many of the Muslim physicians, musicians, athletes, poets, and more whose contributions have influenced […]
Friends Fur-ever by Saadia Faruqi (Must Love Pets #1) Scholastic A new, young middle grade series that combines the heart and friendship of the Baby-sitters Club, with the irresistible appeal of adorable animals! Pet-sitters for hire! Imaan Bashir loves dogs, but she doesn’t have one. Yet. If only there were a surefire way to demonstrate […]
Yasmin the Detective by Saadia Faruqi Illustrated by Hatem Aly Capstone / Picture Window Books Yasmin has a mystery on her hands! Nani’s things keep disappearing, and no one seems to know where they’ve gone. Then a science lesson provides a clue. Can Detective Yasmin solve the case? Cover image and summary via Edelweiss
Yasmin the Doctor by Saadia Faruqi Illustrated by Hatem Aly Capstone / Picture Window Books Baba’s not feeling well, and Doctor Yasmin is determined to find out why. After giving Baba a checkup, Yasmin is stumped. But when she sits down to work on Baba’s puzzle, inspiration strikes. Doctor Yasmin to the rescue! Cover image […]
Yasmin the Farmer by Saadia Faruqi Illustrated by Hatem Aly Capstone / Picture Window Books Yasmin and her family are going to the farm! When Farmer Tomás puts her in charge of the baby chicks, Yasmin is thrilled! But then a baby chick goes missing. Can Farmer Yasmin bring the flock back together? Cover image […]