Yasmin the Writer

by Saadia Faruqi, Hatem Aly (Illustrator)

Overview

Ms. Alex has assigned Yasmin's class to write about their heroes. Yasmin loves to write, but she can't decide who her hero is. After dismissing lots of ideas, could it be that Yasmin's hero has been right beside her all along?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515858874
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Yasmin Series , #62
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	530L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Hatem Aly is an Egyptian—born illustrator whose work has been featured in multiple publications worldwide. He currently lives in beautiful New Brunswick, Canada, with his wife, son, and more pets than people. When he is not dipping cookies in a cup of tea or staring at blank pieces of paper, he is usually drawing books. One of the books he illustrated is The Inquisitor's Tale by Adam Gidwitz, which won a Newbery Honor and other awards despite Hatem’s drawings of a farting dragon, a two—headed cat, and stinky cheese.

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.

Interviews

Perfect for beginning readers who love Katie Woo, Sofia Martinez, and Pedro; Own Voices author Saadi Faruqi subtly weaves Muslim traditions into fun, relatable stories; short chapters and easy—to—follow storylines foster reading independence and pride; Series included on Girls of the Crescent Recommended Reading List

Editorial Reviews

In this joyful, reassuring series, a second—grader solves typical kid problems like getting separated from her parents when they’re shopping, and spilling on her clothes. Faruqi, who was born in Pakistan, integrates the country’s customs into the plots. Full—color illustrations throughout make this series even more engaging, says Parents advisor Jennifer Serravallo, author of The Reading Strategies Book. 12 books, ages 5 to 8

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