You Can Do It, Yasmin!

by Saadia Faruqi, Hatem Aly (Illustrator)

Overview

A collection of four more stories featuring Yasmin! Whether she's braving the goalie net for the first time on the soccer field, trouble-shooting a plant problem in the garden with her family, tackling a tricky writing assignment, or managing a disagreement with her friends, Yasmin is always thinking outside the box to come up with creative solutions. Yasmin can do it!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515860914
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	02/01/2020
Series:	Yasmin Series , #66
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	507,167
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	500L (what's this?)
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 the author of the Yasmin series and also writes middle grade novels, such as Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero, and other books for children. Saadia is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, an online magazine of poetry, short stories, and art. Besides writing books, she also loves reading, binge-watching her favorite shows, and taking naps. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her family.

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.

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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