{"product_id":"9781419754036","title":"Once Upon an Eid","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnce Upon an Eid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a joyous short story collection by and about Muslims, edited by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling authors Aisha Saeed and S. K. Ali.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 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 the holiday parties, or carnival rides 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: \u003ci\u003ejoy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Contributors include G. Willow Wilson, Hena Khan, N. H. Senzai, Hanna Alkaf, Rukhsana Khan, Randa Abdel-Fattah, Ashley Franklin, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Candice Montgomery, Huda Al-Marashi, Ayesha Mattu, Asmaa Hussein, and Sara Alfageeh.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Each story is engaging, full of emotion and thought. . . . This thoughtful and uplifting volume will keep readers turning pages year-round; here's to many more.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A range of diverse, multidimensional characters—among them Shia Muslim, converted Muslim, Algerian, Caribbean, and West African representation—results in a stimulating, celebratory read.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"River Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Amulet Paperbacks |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2021-04-27","offer_id":44541004775679,"sku":"9781419754036","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_de6371db-4de9-4b30-91ae-e3f7674fdc90.jpg?v=1700682809","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781419754036","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}