lprongs 's review for:

Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices by S.K. Ali, Aisha Saeed

5.0

emotional funny informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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So glad I finally read this, and finished just in time for Eid alAdha (of which there are a few stories in this collection)! Full of so many diverse experiences from around the world, different emotions, family situations, and stages of growing up, but all fit for a juvenile audience without infantilizing any of it. Also cannot recommend this book without mentioning the fantastic illustrations by Sara Alfageeh. Overall, a very joyous, wholesome, and heartwarming collection I will be even more happy to recommend now!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cancer, Islamophobia, Grief, Car accident, War, Classism

More CWs:

Also refugees, divorce