Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American author and interfaith activist whose writing offers engaging narratives for young readers. Her work often delves into themes of belonging, identity, and hope, providing valuable insights into diverse experiences. Through her compelling stories, Faruqi fosters empathy and understanding across different communities. Her distinctive voice brings vibrant characters and relatable situations to life, making her a significant voice for contemporary children's literature.
Imaan, along with her friends London and Olivia, takes on the challenge of pet sitting a timid rescue dog named Candy. Unlike their previous clients, Candy's quiet and sad demeanor prompts the girls to come up with creative ways to uplift her spirits. Imaan is determined to cheer Candy up, even considering unconventional ideas like introducing her to baby chicks. If she can successfully win over Candy, it may prove to her mom that she's ready for a dog of her own.
Yasmin is bored! But a glimpse of the pretty clothes in Mama's closet turns a
boring evening into a glamorous fashion show, until...OOPS! Mama's shalwar
kameez is ruined! Can Yasmin's nani save the day before Mama gets home?
In this compilation of four separately published books, Pakistani American second grader Yasmin learns to cope with the small problems of school and home, while gaining confidence in her own skills and creative abilities.
Superhero Yasmin! She's got the cape. She's got the mask. Now she just needs a
villain to defeat! While she's looking for one, she meets lots of friends and
neighbours who need her help, but no villains. Then Yasmin discovers that she
might not need a villain to wield her super powers!
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?
Sara, a Pakistani American girl, and Elizabeth, a white Jewish girl, bond in a
cooking class in this story about sixth grade, food, friendship, family and
what it means to belong.
"When spring arrives, Yasmin and her Baba plant a garden but Yasmin's flower seedling keeps wilting until her Nani sits in the sun, revealing to Yasmin what the plant needs."--Publisher.
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?
Set against the backdrop of Karachi, Pakistan, Saadia Faruqi's tender and honest middle grade novel tells the story of two girls navigating a summer of change and family upheaval with kind hearts, big dreams, and all the right questions. Mimi is not thrilled to be spending her summer in Karachi, Pakistan, with grandparents she's never met. Secretly, she wishes to find her long-absent father, and plans to write to him in her beautiful new journal. The cook's daughter, Sakina, still hasn't told her parents that she'll be accepted to school only if she can improve her English test score--but then, how could her family possibly afford to lose the money she earns working with her Abba in a rich family's kitchen? Although the girls seem totally incompatible at first, as the summer goes on, Sakina and Mimi realize that they have plenty in common--and that they each need the other to get what they want most. This relatable and empathetic story about two friends coming to understand each other will resonate with readers who loved Other Words for Home and Front Desk.
Yasmin's teacher, Ms. Alex, gets called away and puts Yasmin in charge! Being
a teacher will be a doddle But when things go wrong, Yasmin must think fast to
get the class back on track before Ms. Alex gets back.
