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Aisha Saeed

    Aisha Saeed
    Diana and the Island of No Return
    Amal Unbound
    Bilal Cooks Daal
    She Persisted: Malala Yousafzai
    The Together Tree
    Omar Rising
    • 2025

      The Matchmaker

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      In a world where a matchmaker thrives on orchestrating perfect unions, she becomes embroiled in a sinister plot as her clients' weddings face mysterious and alarming disruptions. As the sabotage escalates, she must navigate the complexities of love and betrayal while uncovering the identity of a hidden threat. This gripping mystery blends romance with suspense, showcasing the author's unique storytelling style and captivating twists.

      The Matchmaker
    • 2024

      A joyful picture book about celebrating everyday moments of fun, beauty, and wonder, from New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed.

      Zuni and the Memory Jar
    • 2023

      Four kids meet at an airport for one unforgettable night in this middle-grade novel by four bestselling and award-winning authors When a thunderstorm grounds all flights following a huge Muslim convention, four unlikely kids are thrown together. Feek is stuck babysitting his younger sister, but he'd rather be writing a poem that's good enough for his dad, a famous poet and rapper. Hanna is intent on finding a lost cat in the airport--and also on avoiding a conversation with her dad about him possibly remarrying. Sami is struggling with his anxiety and worried that he'll miss the karate tournament that he's trained so hard for. And Nora has to deal with the pressure of being the daughter of a prominent congresswoman, when all she really wants to do is make fun NokNok videos. These kids don't seem to have much in common--yet. Told in alternating points of view, Grounded tells the story of one unexpected night that will change these kids forever.

      Grounded
    • 2023

      All Are Welcome meets Be Kind in this poignant and accessible picture book about the power every bystander-no matter how small-has to extend kindness and stand up in the face of intolerance.

      The Together Tree
    • 2023

      Forty Words for Love

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      In this tender genre-bending young adult novel by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed, two teen protagonists grow from friends to something more in the aftermath of a tragedy in their magical town. Moonlight Bay is a magical place—or it was once. After a tragic death mars the town, the pink and lavender waters in the bay turn gray, and the forest that was a refuge for newcomers becomes a scourge to the townspeople. Almost overnight, the entire town seems devoid of life and energy. The tourists have stopped coming. And the people in the town are struggling. This includes the two teens at the heart of our story: Yasmine and Rafay. Yasmine is a child of the town, and her parents are trying and failing to make ends meet. Rafay is an immigrant, a child of Willow Forest. The forest of Moonlight Bay was where people from Rafay’s community relocated when their home was destroyed. Except Moonlight Bay is no longer a welcoming refuge, and tensions between the townspeople and his people are growing. Yasmine and Rafay have been friends since Rafay first arrived, nearly ten years ago. As they've gotten older, their friendship has blossomed. Not that they would ever act on these feelings. The forest elders have long warned that falling in love with "outsiders" will lead to devastating consequences for anyone from Willow Forest. But is this actually true? Can Yasmine and Rafay find a way to be together despite it all?

      Forty Words for Love
    • 2022

      Diana and the Journey to the Unknown

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.8(11)Add rating

      The iconic superheroine is a symbol of strength, empowerment, and justice, originating from the creative vision of William Moulton Marston. Known for her exceptional combat skills and unwavering moral compass, she embodies feminist ideals and challenges traditional gender roles. Her adventures often involve themes of love, peace, and the fight against tyranny, making her a complex and relatable character. With her lasso of truth and indestructible bracelets, she navigates a world filled with both mythical and real-world challenges, inspiring generations of fans.

      Diana and the Journey to the Unknown
    • 2022

      Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Malala Yousafzai! Growing up as a girl in Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai had to fight every step of the way to get an education. After she was attacked for doing so, Malala took her fight to the world stage, pushing for the right to an education for every girl, everywhere. Her activism earned her a Nobel Peace Prize and inspired girls and women everywhere to stand up for their own rights too. In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Aisha Saeed, readers learn about the amazing life of Malala Yousafzai--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Malala Yousafzai's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Coretta Scott King, Oprah Winfrey, and more! Praise for She Persisted: Malala Yousafzai: "A compelling story that's empowering and inspirational." --Kirkus Reviews

      She Persisted: Malala Yousafzai
    • 2022

      From the internationally bestselling author of Amal Unbound comes a delightful companion novel featuring a new lead character, Omar.

      Omar Rising
    • 2021

      Diana and the Underworld Odyssey

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.7(34)Add rating

      In this thrilling adventure, Diana embarks on a perilous journey to the Underworld to confront Hades after children mysteriously vanish. As she begins her warrior training, she learns that she is the only one capable of rescuing the missing kids. Facing formidable adversaries, including Hades and Persephone, she must navigate a world filled with undead souls and mythical creatures. With a sinister villain lurking, Diana must summon her inner strength to save the children and avoid being trapped in the Underworld forever.

      Diana and the Underworld Odyssey
    • 2020

      Diana and the Island of No Return

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.0(42)Add rating

      Warrior. Princess. Hero. Diana's destiny is to be the world's greatest female super hero... if she can survive this action-packed adventure! Young Princess Diana is fierce and whip-smart, and she loves her island home of Themyscira. Her deepest wish is to be able to train with the rest of the Amazons and protect her homeland--but she's told it's out of the question. This is the year Diana hopes to persuade her mother, Queen Hippolyta, to let her learn how to fight when the world's most powerful women gather on Themyscira for a festival to celebrate their different cultures. But at the start of the festivities, an unexpected and forbidden visitor--a boy!--brings news of an untold danger that threatens Themyscira and all of its sacred neighboring lands. It's up to Diana and her best friend, Princess Sakina, to save them, even if it means tangling with a cunning demon who reveals that a terrifying force is out to capture Diana against her will. In the first of three high-octane, breathtaking Wonder Woman Adventures, Diana finally gets the chance to prove her worth as a warrior and save not just her friends and family but their entire way of life. As long as she can make it out alive herself....

      Diana and the Island of No Return