Saadia Faruqi

Two girls from completely different worlds are about to share a summer that will change their lives forever. Mimi is not thrilled to be spending her summer vacation in Karachi, Pakistan, staying with grandparents she has never even met. Secretly, she hopes to track down her long-absent father, planning to document every step of her journey in her beautiful new journal. Meanwhile, Sakina, the daughter of the family's cook, is hiding a secret of her own. She has been accepted to school, but only if she can improve her English test score. Even if she does, how can her family afford to lose the money she earns working alongside her father in the rich family's kitchen? At first, Mimi and Sakina seem totally incompatible. But as the hot summer days pass, the two girls discover they have much more in common than they ever imagined. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Karachi, this tender and honest story explores family upheaval, big dreams, and the power of a friendship that helps two girls find exactly what they need most.

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 her special canine connection to her mom. Then she’d be well on her way to pampering a pup of her very own. When one of Imaan’s neighbors needs a last minute pet-sitter for her dog, Sir Teddy, a great idea is hatched. Imaan and her friends London and Olivia will step in as pet-sitters! Imaan’s mom will be so blown away by Imaan’s amazing animal abilities that she will beg her to adopt her own dog. Or something like that. . . But the reality of pet-sitting is a little more complicated—Imaan soon discovers that Sir Teddy is a real paw-full!

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring It’s winter break and Marya and Hanna are joining Alexa and her aunt at a luxurious ski resort. A fancy, snowy vacation may sound like a dream to most kids, but not Marya. She hates being cold, and five days with her frenemy Alexa might be too much to handle. There’s only one thing that can save this vacation: finding the Abominable Snowman. Cue Operation Catch a Monster! Marya is set on proving the Snowman exists—especially to her bossy older sister, Aliyah, who thinks Marya’s a baby. But with Marya’s friends set on sledding, hiking, and board games, Marya starts to worry the trip is a bust. Will she ever be able to surprise Aliyah, or—after five eventful days—will the most surprised person be . . . Marya herself? More from the Marya Khan series: Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan #1) Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden (Marya Khan #2) Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival (Marya Khan #3) Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park (Marya Khan #4) Marya Khan and the Disastrous Class Project (Marya Khan #5)

Join Yasmin in four new adventures that put her courage and problem-solving skills to the test! At home, Baba's got a mystery ailment, and Nani thinks there's a thief afoot. At the farm, Yasmin is put in charge of the chicks--but one goes missing! And at the ice rink, Yasmin puts on a brave face and tries something new. No matter the challenge, puzzle, or mystery, Yasmin gives her all to figure it out!

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

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"Yusuf is excited to start middle school in his small Texas town, but with the twentieth anniversary of the SepteYusuf 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, because this year is the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, an anniversary that has everyone in his Muslim community on edge. With “Never Forget” banners everywhere and a hostile group of townspeople protesting the new mosque, Yusuf realizes that the country’s anger from two decades ago hasn’t gone away. Can he hold onto his joy—and his friendships—in the face of heartache and prejudice?mber 11 attacks coming up, suddenly it feels like the country's same anger and grief is all focused on his Muslim community"--

A collection of four stories where Yasmin solves problems and faces new adventures with her trademark curiosity and creativity.

Yasmin and her Baba are visiting the graves of Baba's parents, Dadi and Dada--but what are all the yellow and orange flowers they see? Then Yasmin's friend Julio arrives and explains that it's Día de los Muertos--a special day to honor loved ones who have died. As Yasmin learns about this holiday, she comes up with an idea to help Baba celebrate Dadi and Dada in a special way.

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Yasmin learns about Día de los Muertos and thinks of a special way to honor her family's loved ones who have died.

Yasmin and her grandparents attend a Diwali festival to experience the Hindu festival of lights! Yasmin has a wonderful time with a new friend, who shows Yasmin Diwali sand decorations called Rangoli, henna body art, and lots of yummy foods. Then Yasmin learns that exchanging gifts is part of the celebration. What can she give her new friend?

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Yasmin is invited to a Diwali festival and makes a new friend.

A young middle grade series that combines the heart and friendship of the Baby-sitters Club, with the irresistible appeal of adorable animals! Hop to it! Imaan and her friends London and Olivia really think they're getting the hang of this whole pet-sitting business thing.So when a client needs the girls to watch an adorable rabbit named Doc, they jump at the chance. Watching a rabbit hop around seems easy compared to what they've done for their last few clients. But this isn't just any rabbit-- Doc is in training to be a trick rabbit-- one that can run obstacles and perform for an audience. London has the bright idea that Doc can be entertainment at an upcoming neighborhood street party. It will be good practice for Doc-- and great advertising for Must Love Pets! What could go wrong?

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A young middle grade series that combines the heart and friendship of the Baby-sitters Club, with the irresistible appeal of adorable animals! Hop to it! Imaan and her friends London and Olivia really think they're getting the hang of this whole pet-sitting business thing. So when a client needs the girls to watch an adorable rabbit named Doc, they jump at the chance. Watching a rabbit hop around seems easy compared to what they've done for their last few clients. But this isn't any rabbit-- Doc is in training to be a trick rabbit-- one that can run obstacles and perform for an audience. London has the bright idea that Doc can be entertainment at an upcoming neighborhood street party. It will be good practice for Doc-- and great advertising for Must Love Pets! What could go wrong?

A young middle grade series that combines the heart and friendship of the Baby-sitters Club, with the irresistible appeal ofadorable animals! The fur is going to fly! Must Love Pets has a new job: pet sitting three adorable kittens. What Imaan, London, and Olivia don’t expect is all the trouble these tiny creatures can get into, from climbing up the curtains, to chewing Amir’s favorite book and tearing up Mama’s work papers. To get out of the house—and out of Mama’s hair—the girls take the kittens to a local farmers market. There, they meet the world’s cutest goat, and the kittens have a ball. At the end of a busy day as fabulous pet sitters, the girls are relaxing back at Imaan’s house when they realize two things: The goat has followed them home, and the kittens are nowhere to be found. They’ll have to solve two animal emergencies before anyone finds out!

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A young middle grade series that combines the heart and friendship of the Baby-sitters Club, with the irresistible appeal of adorable animals! Kitten chaos! Must Love Pets has a new job: pet sitting three adorable little kittens. What Imaan, London, and Olivia don't expect is all the trouble these tiny creatures get up to, from climbing up the kitchen counters and throwing spices on the floor, to chewing Amir's favorite book and tearing up Mama's work papers. Tired of the mess, and working overtime for a new client/neighbor, Mama sends the girls with Dada Jee to the local farmer's market where the kittens can play around while he sells his lemons. At the market, the girls - and the kittens - meet a goat, and quickly become best of friends. After an exhausting but fun day at the market, the girls return home. By the evening, they realize two things: the goat has followed them home, and the kittens are nowhere to be found. They'll have to solve two animal emergencies before anyone finds out!

A young middle grade series that combines the heart and friendship of the Baby-sitters Club, with the irresistible appeal of adorable animals!

All paws on deck!

Imaan and her friends London and Olivia are excited to take on their newest pet sitting client: a fluffy rescue dog named Candy. Candy isn't like any of their previous clients. This poor pup is quiet, nervous, and a little sad. The girls decide that what Candy needs is to be cheered up in a major way.

But how to turn a dog frown upside down? Imaan isn't sure, but she's willing to try anything! Even getting Candy some baby chick BFFs. If Imaan can win over Candy, then surely her mom will finally see that she's ready for a dog of her very own!

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A young middle grade series that combines the heart and friendship of the Baby-sitters Club, with the irresistible appeal of adorable animals! All paws on deck! Imaan and her friends London and Olivia are excited to take on their newest pet sitting client: a fluffy rescue dog named Candy. Candy isn't like any of their previous clients. This poor pup is quiet, nervous, and a little sad. The girls decide that what Candy needs is to be cheered up in a major way. But how to turn a dog frown upside down? Imaan isn't sure, but she's willing to try anything! Even getting Candy some baby chick BFFs. If Imaan can win over Candy, then surely her mom will finally see that she's ready for a dog of her very own!

Meet Mo, a boy who loves to get lost in his favorite folktales. Sometimes, when his dad, Abbu, has big, strong feelings that shake things up, Mo finds comfort in his own world. But then his mom has to go away for a job, and Mo and Abbu move all the way to Texas to live with his Auntie and cousin, Rayyan. Starting fresh in a new place can feel a little scary, especially when things at home are still difficult. Mo and Rayyan are very different, but Mo begins to find new friends and a loving family in Texas. Sundays at the mosque become special, and he even starts to see a brighter future for himself. But Mo also knows that his dad's big moods can return, and he wonders if he can truly find peace and a strong heart to face whatever comes next. This story is about finding strength in unexpected places and holding onto hope, even when family life is tough.

In this engaging and moving middle grade novel, Saadia Faruqi writes about a contemporary Pakistani American girl whose passion for journalism starts a conversation about her grandmother’s experience of the Partition of India and Pakistan—and the bond that the two form as she helps Dadi tell her story.

When her grandmother comes off the airplane in Houston from Pakistan, Mahnoor knows that having Dadi move in is going to disrupt everything about her life. She doesn’t have time to be Dadi’s unofficial babysitter—her journalism teacher has announced that their big assignment will be to film a documentary, which feels more like storytelling than what Maha would call “journalism.”

As Dadi starts to settle into life in Houston and Maha scrambles for a subject for her documentary, the two of them start talking. About Dadi’s childhood in northern India—and about the Partition that forced her to leave her home and relocate to the newly created Pakistan.

As details of Dadi’s life are revealed, Dadi’s personal story feels a lot more like the breaking news that Maha loves so much. And before she knows it, she has the subject of her documentary.

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In this engaging and moving middle grade novel, Saadia Faruqi writes about a contemporary Pakistani American girl whose passion for journalism starts a conversation about her grandmother’s experience of the Partition of India and Pakistan—and the bond that the two form as she helps Dadi tell her story. When her grandmother comes off the airplane in Houston from Pakistan, Mahnoor knows that having Dadi move in is going to disrupt everything about her life. She doesn’t have time to be Dadi’s unofficial babysitter—her journalism teacher has announced that their big assignment will be to film a documentary, which feels more like storytelling than what Maha would call “journalism.” As Dadi starts to settle into life in Houston and Maha scrambles for a subject for her documentary, the two of them start talking. About Dadi’s childhood in northern India—and about the Partition that forced her to leave her home and relocate to the newly created Pakistan. As details of Dadi’s life are revealed, Dadi’s personal story feels a lot more like the breaking news that Maha loves so much. And before she knows it, she has the subject of her documentary.

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In this engaging and moving middle grade novel, Saadia Faruqi writes about a contemporary Pakistani American girl whose passion for journalism starts a conversation about her grandmother’s experience of the Partition of India and Pakistan—and the bond that the two form as she helps Dadi tell her story. When her grandmother comes off the airplane in Houston from Pakistan, Mahnoor knows that having Dadi move in is going to disrupt everything about her life. She doesn’t have time to be Dadi’s unofficial babysitter—her journalism teacher has announced that their big assignment will be to film a documentary, which feels more like storytelling than what Maha would call “journalism.” As Dadi starts to settle into life in Houston and Maha scrambles for a subject for her documentary, the two of them start talking. About Dadi’s childhood in northern India—and about the Partition that forced her to leave her home and relocate to the newly created Pakistan. As details of Dadi’s life are revealed, Dadi’s personal story feels a lot more like the breaking news that Maha loves so much. And before she knows it, she has the subject of her documentary.

Kamala Khan is Jersey City's premier superhero, Ms. Marvel! Most days, she is stretched thin balancing her time at the mosque, posting superhero fanfiction, and fighting local crime. But when a clash with a new villain ends with a pair of priceless, magical spectacles falling into the wrong hands, Kamala's world gets a lot bigger. To get the spectacles back, Ms. Marvel must follow a trail of magical secrets all the way to Lahore, Pakistan. It is the trip of a lifetime, allowing Kamala to see the land of her father's youth. But navigating a new country while tracking down a mysterious bad guy is no vacation. As Kamala races to recover the artifact, she is forced to grapple with difficult choices where right and wrong are not so clear. This thrilling adventure beautifully explores the Pakistani American experience, blending superhero action with a heartfelt journey of identity and family history.

Hey there, book detective! Have you ever dreamed of working in a library? Meet Yasmin, and guess what? It's library day, and she gets to be the special helper! Yasmin loves everything about the library, especially putting books back on their shelves in just the right spot. She's so good at it! But then, a little problem pops up. Yasmin can't find her own favorite book! It's super special to her, and now it seems to have vanished among all the other amazing stories and adventures. Oh no! Can you imagine how many books are in a library? It's a lot! Join Yasmin as she searches high and low for her missing treasure. Will she be able to find it among all the tall shelves and stacks of books? It's a library mystery, and Yasmin needs your help to solve it!

Yasmin is thrilled to attend a beautiful wedding party with her family! There is delicious food, wonderful music, and lots of celebrating. But when the singing starts, Yasmin suddenly feels a flutter of butterflies in her stomach. She is just too shy to join in with the others, so she sneaks away to find a quiet spot to hide. How does a quiet moment turn into a big surprise? Before she knows it, Yasmin might just find herself right in the spotlight! Join Yasmin as she navigates her shyness and discovers her own special kind of bravery. This delightful story is perfect for young readers who know what it is like to feel a little nervous, showing that sometimes courage comes when you least expect it.

It is time for gym class, and the teacher has a brand-new game for everyone to try: soccer! But Yasmin is not so sure about this. She has seen professional soccer on television, and it looks awfully fast, loud, and rough. What if she gets knocked down? What if the ball hits her? When Yasmin is assigned to play goalie, she has to face her fears head-on. Standing by the net, she must figure out how to be brave even when she feels nervous inside. Will she discover a hidden talent for blocking goals? Step onto the field with Yasmin as she learns that trying something new can actually be a lot of fun. This engaging story perfectly captures the jitters of playing a new sport and the triumph of finding your courage.

Yasmin's class is going on a field trip to the zoo, and Yasmin is thrilled when she is chosen to help feed the monkeys; but when she trips and spills their food both she and the monkeys are upset--until she remembers that she has fruit in her lunch bag to share with her new "friends.

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this is the start of a charming new chapter book series about a third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring. Marya’s eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. When Alexa parades into school with fancy invitations, Marya can't help herself—she claims that she’s having the most epic henna party ever. Now she has to convince her family to make it happen. Enter Operation Help the Khans! Marya's siblings clearly need help with their projects. Maybe she could cook dinner for her parents, or clean her grandmother’s room? Except everything Marya does seems to end in disaster. Will Marya and her family be able pull it together and throw the best party ever?!

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With her eighth birthday coming up, Marya claims she is having an epic henna party, so now she must convince her family to make it happen and work to pull it off, but everything Marya does seems to end in disaster.

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring It’s time for her class’s country project, and Marya is super excited. She loves public speaking, and she’s assigned Pakistan, where her family is from. But Marya has two problems: She doesn’t actually know very much about her grandparents’ country, and she’s paired with new kid Waleed, who is so shy he can barely talk, let alone present to the class. Marya figures if she can just befriend Waleed, he’ll help her make the best project ever. It’s time for Operation Make a Friend! But how do you make a friend? Play sports? Make jokes? With time running out before the big presentation, Marya worries she’ll never get this Waleed kid to loosen up. But after researching a lot about friendship—and Pakistan—she might be able to save this project yet!

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Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring When new kid Waleed joins the class, Marya is excited to get to work with him on a class project. Every pair of students gets a country to research and, since both Marya and Waleed are from Pakistan, that's the country Ms. Piccolo assigns them. Much to Marya's dismay, she has two problems: She doesn't know much about her grandparents' country, and Waleed is very shy and doesn't like to talk. Never one to be discouraged, Marya embarks on Operation Make a Friend. Surely Marya can befriend Waleed, and together they'll make the best project ever. Can Waleed and Marya work together to share their Pakistan presentation with the class? Can Marya help Waleed get over his shyness, even if he doesn't seem interested in her help? This group project is shaping up to be Marya's biggest challenge yet!

Rani lives in a luxurious palace full of busy adults, but she's lonely. So one morning, she decides to leave for the beach in search of adventure. But in the world outside the palace walls, Rani isn't a princess anymore, she's just a kid who's not so great at building sandcastles.

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A modern South Asian princess, sparkling writing, lots of humor, and just the right amount of conflict come together for a clever and enchanting friendship story. Rani lives in a luxurious palace full of busy adults, but she's lonely. Being the only princess in the kingdom is boring, tedious, dull. She has no one to play with--except her baby brother, who doesn't count! So one morning, Rani decides to leave for the beach in search of adventure. She's sure it will be the opposite of her life in the palace: wonderful, marvelous, fun! But in the world outside the palace walls, Rani isn't a princess anymore, she's just a kid who's not so great at building sandcastles. And what she finds there is something she didn't even know she was looking for: a friend. Set in a vibrant South Asian-inspired world, this story of a strong-willed princess from two award-winning picture book creators is full of wordplay, heart, and humor.

Yasmin's family is hosting a big party, but Yasmin is worried that the traditional food her family is cooking is too spicy--so her family challenges Yasmin to come up with a dish of her own.

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Yasmin loves hosting parties! Music, friends, fun! But what she doesn't love is the spicy food her Pakistani family serves. Yasmin puts on her chef hat and plans to make her own amazing, fantastic recipe...as soon as she figures out what that is!

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.

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Sixth-graders Sara and Elizabeth could not be more different. Sara is at a new school that is huge and completely unlike the small Islamic school she used to attend. Elizabeth has her own problems: her British mum has been struggling with depression. The girls meet in an after-school South Asian cooking class, which Elizabeth takes because her mom has stopped cooking, and which Sara, who hates to cook, is forced to attend because her mother is the teacher. The girls form a shaky alliance that gradually deepens, and they make plans to create the most amazing, mouth-watering cross-cultural dish together and win a spot on a local food show. They make good cooking partners ... but can they learn to trust each other enough to become true friends?

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 neighbors who need her help, but no villains. Then Yasmin discovers that she might not need a villain to wield her super powers!

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Yasmin gathers a cape and mask and sets out to find a villain to defeat with her "super powers"--however there are no villains hiding on her block, just neighbors who need a little help.

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?

Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Gardencontinues Saadia Faruqi and Ani Bushry’s illustrated chapter book series about an ambitious Pakistani American third grader determined to prove herself—a perfect series for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory. Marya is super excited that her school is creating a community garden to be cared for by the students. Not only will her third-grade class be the first to work on it but also Marya’s mom will be teaching the students all about gardening. Most importantly, one student will be chosen to lead the charge. Marya REALLY wants to be the class leader . . . but so does Alexa, her worst enemy. Cue Operation Be a Leader! Marya plans to work hard to prove she can be in charge, but nothing she does seems to make a difference. Birds keep destroying the plants, and none of Marya’s classmates want to listen to her. Can Marya bring everyone together and make the most beautiful, fabulous garden the school has ever seen?

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Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this charming new chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani-American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring Marya's school is creating a community garden for students to take care of, and Marya is super excited. Not only will her third-grade class be the first to work on it, but Marya's mom will be teaching the students all about gardening. Most importantly, one student will be chosen to lead the charge. Marya REALLY wants to be the class leader . . . but so does Alexa, her worst enemy. Cue Operation Be a Leader! Marya plans to work hard to prove she can be in charge, but nothing she does seems to make a difference. Birds keep destroying the plants, and none of Marya's classmates want to listen to her. Can Marya bring everyone together and make the most beautiful, fabulous garden the school has ever seen?

It is cooking day with Dadi, but Ali's little brother, Fateh, keeps getting in the way and annoying his brother.

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It’s cooking day with Dadi! Ali is excited, but Fateh is getting in the way—as usual! Why does Fateh keep blowing in Ali’s face? But when Dadi brings out the delicious treats, Ali realizes that his little brother might be a lot smarter than he thought! Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali’s big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution—you just have to find it!

Yasmin opted to be the director of her school play, but she is finding it difficult to keep the actors happy and the play moving forward--until she finally asserts her authority and makes the changes necessary to save the play.

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by Saadia Faruqi and Ani Bushry follows a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring Spring break is finally here, and Marya could not be more excited. This year she, Hanna, and Alexa are going to Skye Adventure Park—the coolest theme park around! Skye Adventure Park is huge and has so many things to do. They have to go to the water park (obviously) and avoid boring rides like the Ferris wheel. But most of all, Marya wants to do the obstacle course. It has a leaderboard that displays the fastest people’s names, and Marya knows that she has to win and make it on that board! She just needs to practice and practice and beat out the very athletic Alexa. But when the time comes, will Marya win the obstacle course? Or is there more to this park than winning after all? The Marya Khan series Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (#1) Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden (#2) Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival (#3) Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park (#4)

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Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring Spring break is finally here, and Marya could not be more excited. Because this spring break, she, Hanna, and Alexa are going to Skye Adventure Park--the coolest theme park around! Skye Adventure Park is huge and has so many things to see, so Marya and her friends need to plan how they'll spend their weekend there. They have to go to the water park (obviously) and avoid boring rides like the Ferris wheel. But the thing that Marya wants to do most of all is the obstacle course. When she learns that they have a leader board that displays the fastest people's names, Marya knows that she has to win and make it on that board! She just needs to practice and practice and beat out the very-athletic Alexa. But when the time comes, will Marya win the obstacle course? Or is there more to this park than winning after all?

Yasmin is not sure she is cut out to be an astronaut, but a class trip to the space museum, and a tour of the mission control exhibit gives her another idea about how she could still be involved in the space program.

After Yasmin and her father spend the day working on a large jigsaw puzzle, her father does not feel well the next morning--and Doctor Yasmin is sure she can diagnose the problem, and prescribe a cure.

In this fun collection of four new Yasmin stories, Yasmin tackles every challenge she faces with her head and her heart! Whether she's helping to solve a recycling problem at school, trying to avoid a science fair fiasco, searching for a favorite lost book, or gathering her courage to join in the fun, Yasmin is always willing to give it a try!

Ali and his classmates build robots, but will competition lead to a meltdown? Ms. Alex brings out the makerspace cart, and the class is excited to build robots! But competitive Ali wants to make it a contest, and his fuse runs short when things fall apart. After his meltdown, can Ali save the day--and his friendships--with a teamwork solution? Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali's big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution--you just have to find it!

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When Ali lets his emotions get the better of him during a school project, he realizes the only way to save the day--and his friendships--is with teamwork.

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Ms. Alex brings out the makerspace cart, and the class is excited to build robots! But competitive Ali wants to make it a contest, and his fuse runs short when things fall apart. After his meltdown, can Ali save the day—and his friendships—with a teamwork solution? Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali’s big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution—you just have to find it!

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival is the third adventure in Saadia Faruqi and Ani Bushry’s illustrated chapter book series about a Pakistani American third-grader whose ambition sometimes gets away from her.

Marya loves fall. Every year, her family goes to the town’s pumpkin patch and picks out the best pumpkin. But this year, after she sees her frenemy Alexa winning a big, cool pumpkin-shaped trophy, Marya knows she’s got to win a trophy for something.

It just so happens that her school is going to hold a fall festival, with games and food and even a hayride. All the ticket sales will go to an animal shelter, and the person who sells the most tickets will win a prize. Cue Operation Sell Tickets! But when Marya is so focused on winning, is she losing sight of what really matters?

Includes a Pumpkin-Based Recipe to Make and Enjoy

Marya Khan series
Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (#1)
Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden (#2)
Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival (#3)
Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park (#4)

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Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival is the third adventure in Saadia Faruqi and Ani Bushry’s illustrated chapter book series about a Pakistani American third-grader whose ambition sometimes gets away from her. Marya loves fall. Every year, her family goes to the town’s pumpkin patch and picks out the best pumpkin. But this year, after she sees her frenemy Alexa winning a big, cool pumpkin-shaped trophy, Marya knows she’s got to win a trophy for something. It just so happens that her school is going to hold a fall festival, with games and food and even a hayride. All the ticket sales will go to an animal shelter, and the person who sells the most tickets will win a prize. Cue Operation Sell Tickets! But when Marya is so focused on winning, is she losing sight of what really matters? Includes a Pumpkin-Based Recipe to Make and Enjoy Marya Khan series Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (#1) Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden (#2) Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival (#3) Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park (#4)

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Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani-American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring Marya loves fall. Every year, her family goes to the town's fall festival and picks out the best pumpkin. But this year, after she sees her frenemy Alexa winning a big, cool pumpkin-shaped trophy, Marya knows she's got to win a trophy for something. It just so happens that her school is going to hold its own fall festival, with games and food and even a hayride. All the ticket sales will go to an animal shelter, and the person who sells the most tickets will win a prize. Cue Operation Sell Tickets! But when Marya is so focused on winning, is she losing sight of what really matters?

Ali's hero is Muhammad Ali, and he can't wait to learn to fight like the champ at karate class. But when he's given a white belt and told to start with the little kids, he feels more like a chump than a champ. Will Ali find the patience to work his way up from beginner to great? Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali's big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution--you just have to find it!

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Ali is sure he's a karate great, so why is he placed with little kids at karate class?

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Ali’s hero is Muhammad Ali, and he can’t wait to learn to fight like the champ at karate class. But when he’s given a white belt and told to start with the little kids, he feels more like a chump than a champ. Will Ali find the patience to work his way up from beginner to great? Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali’s big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution—you just have to find it!

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!

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.

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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.

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Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation, assuming her imagination doesn't get too big, of course! A creative thinker and curious explorer, Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family will delight and inspire readers.

Everyone seems to have a great idea for the makerspace project, everyone except for Yasmin! All the good ideas are taken. Luckily, recess solves everything! Inspiration strikes and Yasmin creates something that brings the whole class together.

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Includes discussion questions, a glossary, fun facts and an activity.

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Everyone seems to have a great idea for the makerspace project, everyone except for Yasmin! All the good ideas are taken. Luckily, recess solves everything! Inspiration strikes and Yasmin creates something that brings the whole class together. Fully translated Spanish text. Todos tienen ideas para el proyecto de construcción ,¡todos menos Yasmin! Las mejores ideas ya se les ocurrieron a otros. Pero por suerte, ¡el recreo todo lo soluciona! Yasmin encuentra su inspiración y crea algo que unirá a toda la clase.

Eid Mubarak! Can Ali Tahir use his creative powers to save the holiday party? It's Eid--Ali's favorite day of the year! The family has fun plans for this special day after the Muslim holiday Ramadan. But Ali's brother, Fateh, is being cranky and keeps spoiling everything! Can Ali find a way to cheer up Fateh and bring the fun back to the holiday? Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali's big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution--you just have to find it!

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Second grader Ali Tahir is excited for the festival of Eid, and looking forward to the family party, but first he has to watch his little brother, Fateh, who is in a very cranky mood, and keeps throwing tantrums.

When Yasmin's father explains to her about explorers and maps, Yasmin decides to make a map of her neighborhood and she brings it along on a trip to the farmers' market with her mother--but will the map help her when they are separated?