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Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices by S.K. Ali, Aisha Saeed
4 reviews
greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Islamophobia
memorable's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is beautiful inside and out! The graphic design of the anthology is so, so stunning! I love how diverse the stories are and how they take place in different countries to display the diversity that are the Islam and Muslims! Such an important book that should be part of every middle school classroom!
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Car accident, Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, Grief, and Islamophobia
Refugee storypapercraftalex's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This is a wonderful mix of middle grade stories; there's truly something for everyone. Some of the stories weren't as big a hit as others for me, but, overall, I enjoyed the collection. It's definitely middle grade and I think it would be good to share with younger kids, but adults can get a lot out of it too. As someone who isn't familiar with a lot of the cultural factors in the book, I did have to look up some things, but I think a lot of it was explained clearly enough by the authors that people from any background will understand. A lot of the stories emphasized the power of humanity and community and giving and that touched my heart very deeply. My favorites in the collection were Do'nut Break Tradition and Taste.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Grief, Islamophobia, Medical content, Religious bigotry, and Xenophobia
mandkips's review
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Islamophobia, Death of parent, and Grief
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