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2021., Pre-adolescent, Amulet Books Call No: [Fic] Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: ". . . 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 and simmering pistachio kheer, 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. The anthology will also include a poem, graphic-novel chapter, and spot illustrations"--Provided by publisher.
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2021., Pre-adolescent, Amulet Books Call No: 297.3 ALI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "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 and simmering pistachio kheer, 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. The anthology will also include a poem, graphic-novel chapter, and spot illustrations"--
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[2022]., Adolescent, Quill Tree Books, Harper Alley, imprints of HarperCollinsPublishers Call No: GN ALF Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: " Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It's the highest military honor in the once-great Bayt-Sajji Empire, and as a member of the subjugated Ornu people, Knighthood is her only path to full citizenship. Ravaged by famine and mounting tensions, Bayt-Sajji finds itself on the brink of war once again, so Aiza can finally enlist in the competitive Squire training program. It's not how she imagined it, though. Aiza must navigate new friendships, rivalries, and rigorous training under the unyielding General Hende, all while hiding her Ornu background. As the pressure mounts, Aiza realizes that the 'greater good' that Bayt-Sajji's military promises might not include her, and that the recruits might be in greater danger than she ever imagined. In this . . . story, Aiza will have to choose, once and for all: loyalty to her heart and heritage, or loyalty to the Empire"--OCLC.
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[2022]., Adolescent, Quill Tree Books, Harper Alley, imprints of HarperCollinsPublishers Call No: GN ALF Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Hiding her status as a girl from conquered lands while training as a Squire on her quest to become a Knight, the only path to true citizenship, Aiza navigates friendships and rivalries until she discovers the military's endgame.
