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Saadia Faruqi

   

Saadia Faruqi

Children's & Middle Grade Author
Featured STIBF Author

   


   

Saadia Faruqi is the author of books for young readers, including the popular Yasmin series, graphic novels such as Don't Be Scared, and award-winning middle grade novels including The Strongest Heart.

Born in Pakistan, Saadia writes stories that explore family, identity, friendship, and Pakistani American experiences.

   


Featured Books:

Ali the Great and the Dinosaur Mistake by Saadia FaruqiAli the Great and the Dinosaur Mistake

Ali Tahir is a dinosaur expert! Or is he? Ali and his classmates are excited for their field trip to the natural history museum. Ali brags to his friends that he's a dinosaur pro! But when Ali gets his facts wrong, he's really embarrassed. Some dino pro he is! Then, Ali learns that mistakes can also be opportunities... Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali's big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution--you just have to find it!

 

 

 

Ms Marvel Remnants of the Past by Saadia FaruqiMs. Marvel: Remnants of the Past

Kamala Khan is Jersey City’s premier super hero, Ms. Marvel! She’s stretched between going to the mosque, posting Avengers fanfic on the internet, and fighting crime.

But then a clash ends with a pair of priceless spectacles in the wrong hands—Ms. Marvel’s! Now she’s on a mission to return them to where they belong, once she’s figured out where that is. A mysterious new bad guy drops hints at magical secrets the spectacles hold, setting Ms. Marvel on a quest to Lahore, Pakistan.

It’s the trip of a lifetime, seeing the land of her father’s youth, but Kamala is forced to grapple with what to do when the choice between right and wrong isn’t so clear.

See Saadia at STIBF:

Heroes Assemble!:
A Book Talk with Saadia Faruqi & Varian Johnson
Saturday, October 24 | 12:00PM
Meeting Room A | For Tweens
Saadia and Varian talk about putting their own spin on familiar superheroes while writing stories about identity, family, and finding the courage to make your own choices.


Meet Saadia After Her Session
Books will be available from The Storybook Garden. Saadia will sign books directly after her scheduled sessions in the Computer Lab.


Learn More About Saadia
[Visit Saadia Faruqi's Website] 

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