Yasmin the Singer

Yasmin #16

by Saadia Faruqi, Hatem Aly (Illustrator)

Yasmin is excited to attend a wedding party. But when the singing starts, Yasmin is too shy to join in. She finds a quiet spot to hide. So how does Yasmin suddenly find herself in the spotlight?

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2021

About the author

Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American author, essayist and interfaith activist. She writes the children’s early reader series “Yasmin” published by Capstone and other books for children, including middle grade novels “A Place At The Table” (HMH/Clarion 2020) co-written with Laura Shovan, and “A Thousand Questions” (Harper Collins 2020). She has also written “Brick Walls: Tales of Hope & Courage from Pakistan” a short story collection for adults and teens. Saadia is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, a magazine for Muslim art, poetry and prose, and was featured in Oprah Magazine in 2017 as a woman making a difference in her community. She resides in Houston, TX with her husband and children.

Reviews

[H · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yasmin doesn't feel like singing with the group today. So she goes to a quiet corner to be by herself. Told amidst the backdrop of a Pakistani bridal shower, the images further tell the story of a colorful and happy party.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yasmin is shy at first with the ladies at a wedding but gradually becomes comfortable and joins the festivities in song. Love all the culture that is packed into this short story - ممتاز

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars for this story where Yasmin turns from shy to star at a party

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[Annm · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this as research into children's books, as I am trying to publish one soon.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love learning about different cultures.

[Ashley Hamm]

Read for Spanish practice

[Ad Astra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series never disappoints. My daughter particularly liked this one.