Celebrate with Yasmin!

by Saadia Faruqi, Debby Rahmalia (Illustrator)

Overview

Yasmin is a spirited second grader who likes to know things about her world—but first, she has to learn them! In this collection of four stories, shy but curious Yasmin finds the courage to ask questions, make new friends, try new foods, and explore the traditions of holidays and celebrations in her community. Join Yasmin and her multigenerational Pakistani American family as they discover and celebrate together! Includes: 100th Day of School with Yasmin; Eid al-Adha with Yasmin; Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Yasmin; Juneteenth with Yasmin

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798875226397
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Series:	Holidays and Celebrations with Yasmin
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer, interfaith activist, and cultural sensitivity trainer featured in O, The Oprah Magazine. She is the author of the Yasmin and Ali the Great series, and the Eisner award-nominated graphic novel Saving Sunshine. She also writes chapter books, picture books, and middle grade novels. Saadia is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, an online magazine of poetry, short stories, and art. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her family.

Debby Rahmalia is an illustrator and storyteller based in Indonesia. She graduated from Bandung Institute of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Interior Design degree. After her first baby was born, Debby was encouraged to pursue her dream of becoming an illustrator. She has been illustrating ever since and is looking forward to sharing the books she illustrates with her child. Working mainly with digital pencils, Debby is always looking for great stories to illustrate and opportunities to positively impact young minds.

Interviews

The Yasmin series has sold more than 1.2 million copies;