Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Four Eids and a Funeral by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Adiba Jaigirdar! The cover was illustrated by Ursula Decay. The book was designed by Samira Iravani, and will be released on June 4, 2024 by Macmillan. Preorder it here. Keep scrolling for … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Four Eids and a Funeral by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Adiba Jaigirdar
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Cover Reveal for Sister Friend by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for Sister Friend by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani! The book was designed by Heather Kelly, edited by Erica Finkel and Courtney Code, and will be released on May 7, 2024 by Abrams Books for Young Readers. Preorder it here, here, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Sister Friend by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani
Q&A With Saadia Faruqi & Aneesa Mumtaz, The Wonders We Seek
By Yasmine Aslam-Hasmi Today we're pleased to welcome Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz to the WNDB blog to discuss their middle grade nonfiction book The Wonders We Seek: Thirty Incredible Muslims Who Helped Shape the World, out today, June 7, 2022! In this biographical collection, with … [Read more...] about Q&A With Saadia Faruqi & Aneesa Mumtaz, The Wonders We Seek
Salaam Reads Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary: Q&A with Editor Deeba Zargarpur and Authors S.K. Ali & Linda Sarsour
By Yasmine Aslam-Hashmi Today we're delighted to welcome Salaam Reads editor Deeba Zargarpur and authors S.K. Ali and Linda Sarsour to the WNDB blog to commemorate the five-year anniversary of the imprint! Deeba, S. K., and Linda, thank you so much for being a part of this interview. Salaam … [Read more...] about Salaam Reads Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary: Q&A with Editor Deeba Zargarpur and Authors S.K. Ali & Linda Sarsour
Q&A With Shirin Shamsi, Zahra’s Blessing: A Ramadan Story
By Yasmine Aslam-Hashmi Today we’re thrilled to welcome Shirin Shamsi to the WNDB blog to discuss her picture book Zahra’s Blessing: A Ramadan Story, illustrated by Manal Mirza and out March 29, 2022! Shirin, thank you so much for your time in speaking with WNDB. Let’s jump right in by telling … [Read more...] about Q&A With Shirin Shamsi, Zahra’s Blessing: A Ramadan Story
Q&A With Hena Khan, One Sun and Countless Stars
By Yasmine Aslam-Hashmi Today we’re thrilled to welcome author Hena N. Khan to the WNDB blog to discuss her picture book One Sun and Countless Stars: A Muslim Book of Numbers, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini and out since March 1, 2022! From one sun to countless stars, this gentle introduction … [Read more...] about Q&A With Hena Khan, One Sun and Countless Stars
Aisha Saeed’s Omar Rising, the Companion to Amal Unbound, Elevates Collective Strength Against Injustice
Omar Rising by Aisha Saeed comes out today, February 1, 2022, from Nancy Paulsen Books. Check out the educators' guide for the book here. By Cornelius Minor and Nawal Qarooni Casiano People all over the world fell in love with Amal, the protagonist of Amal Unbound. She was exactly who children … [Read more...] about Aisha Saeed’s Omar Rising, the Companion to Amal Unbound, Elevates Collective Strength Against Injustice
Q&A With Huda Fahmy, Huda F Are You
By Suniti Srinivasan Today we're pleased to welcome Huda Fahmy to the WNDB blog to discuss Huda F Are You, out November 23, 2021! From the creator of Yes, I’m Hot In This, this cheeky, hilarious, and honest graphic novel asks the question everyone has to figure out for themselves: Who are … [Read more...] about Q&A With Huda Fahmy, Huda F Are You
Q&A With Syed Masood, Sway With Me
By Gianna Macchia Today we're pleased to welcome Syed Masood to the WNDB blog to discuss his YA novel Sway With Me, out November 9, 2021! She’s All That goes desi in this hilarious, affecting, and sweetly romantic comedy by the author of More Than Just a Pretty Face. Arsalan has learned … [Read more...] about Q&A With Syed Masood, Sway With Me
