Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices

by S.K. Ali, Aisha Saeed Narrated by Siiri Scott, Neil Shah

Overview

A joyous short story collection by and about Muslims, edited by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed and Morris finalist S. K. Ali.



Once Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it's waking up to the sound of frying samosas or the comfort of bean pie, maybe it's the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it's the gift giving and holiday parties to come that day. Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet word: joy.

Editorial Reviews

AUGUST 2020 - AudioFile

Narrators Siiri Scott and Neil Shah give voice to the highs and lows of middle-grade feelings in these sweet and joyful stories about Eid celebrations around the world. As the protagonists deal with everything from divorced parents to cultural differences to celebrating as part of a community of refugees, Shah and Scott enhance the listening experience with their authentic pronunciations. G. Willow Wilson’s “Seraj Captures the Moon” is a short graphic novel that listeners can access via a pdf so they can follow along with Scott’s lively narration (including donkey brays). The only audio misstep is that in the final story, “Eid and Pink Bubble Gum,” by Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, a family on an annual road trip to visit grandparents outside of Sydney inexplicably have American accents. J.M.D. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

AUGUST 2020 - AudioFile

Narrators Siiri Scott and Neil Shah give voice to the highs and lows of middle-grade feelings in these sweet and joyful stories about Eid celebrations around the world. As the protagonists deal with everything from divorced parents to cultural differences to celebrating as part of a community of refugees, Shah and Scott enhance the listening experience with their authentic pronunciations. G. Willow Wilson’s “Seraj Captures the Moon” is a short graphic novel that listeners can access via a pdf so they can follow along with Scott’s lively narration (including donkey brays). The only audio misstep is that in the final story, “Eid and Pink Bubble Gum,” by Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, a family on an annual road trip to visit grandparents outside of Sydney inexplicably have American accents. J.M.D. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176400113
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	07/28/2020
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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