“What begins as a competition ends up as a collaboration [in this] tale of finding companionship in unexpected ways.” — Kirkus Reviews

“In this empowering picture book . . . adjective trios (“valiant,/brave,/courageous!”) enliven uncomplicated plotting [while] Syed’s animation-style digital illustrations add a dose of comedy.” — Publishers Weekly

(A Place at the Table) “This warm middle-grade novel explores the lives of first-generation immigrants and the definition of what it really means to be an American.” — Teen Vogue

(A Place at the Table) “There’s a lightness and brightness to the story borne out by the girls’ spunky quest.”  — New York Times Book Review

(A Place at the Table) “Faruqi’s . . . nuanced tale about the thrill of budding friendship is relatable.” — Publishers Weekly

(Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero) “Gripping, well-paced, and poignant, this is an essential purchase for all libraries and a must-read book of our times.”  — School Library Journal (starred review)

(Meet Yasmin) “Readers will be charmed by this one-of-a-kind character and won’t tire of her small but significant dilemmas. Faruqi nails the child’s perspective. . . . Utterly satisfying.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

(I Am Perfectly Designed) “Exude[s] a breezy spirit of inclusivity.” — Publishers Weekly

(Bilal Cooks Daal) “A quietly radical, eminently delightful book.” — Kirkus Reviews