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  • Bibliography:
    47 Books (4 Series)
  • First Book:
    May 2015
  • Latest Book:
    September 2024
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Full Series List in Order

Ali the Great

1 - Ali the Great and the Market Mishap (Aug-2023)
2 - Ali the Great and the Dinosaur Mistake (Aug-2023)
3 - Ali the Great and the Eid Party Surprise (Aug-2023)
4 - Ali the Great and the Paper Airplane Flop (Aug-2023)

Marya Khan

1 - Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Oct-2022)
2 - Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden (Apr-2023)
3 - Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival (Oct-2023)
4 - Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park (Apr-2024)

Must Love Pets

1 - Furry Friends Forever (Jun-2022)
2 - Kitten Chaos (Oct-2022)
3 - Bunny Bonanza (Feb-2023)
4 - Dog's Best Friend (Nov-2023)

Yasmin

1 - Yasmin the Builder (Aug-2018)
2 - Yasmin the Painter (Aug-2018)
3 - Yasmin the Explorer (Aug-2018)
4 - Yasmin the Fashionista (Aug-2018)
5 - Yasmin the Chef (Jan-2019)
6 - Yasmin the Superhero (Jan-2019)
7 - Yasmin the Teacher (Jan-2019)
8 - Yasmin the Zookeeper (Jan-2019)
9 - Yasmin the Gardener (Jan-2020)
10 - Yasmin the Soccer Star (Jan-2020)
11 - Yasmin the Writer (Jan-2020)
12 - Yasmin the Friend (Jan-2020)
13 - Yasmin the Librarian (Jan-2021)
14 - Yasmin the Scientist (Jan-2021)
15 - Yasmin the Recycler (Jan-2021)
16 - Yasmin the Singer (Jan-2021)
17 - Yasmin the Detective (Aug-2022)
18 - Yasmin the Doctor (Aug-2022)
19 - Yasmin the Farmer (Aug-2022)
20 - Yasmin the Ice Skater (Aug-2022)
21 - Yasmin the Astronaut (Jan-2024)
22 - Yasmin the Director (Jan-2024)
23 - Yasmin the Camper (Jan-2024)
24 - Yasmin the Vet (Jan-2024)

Book List in Order: 47 titles



  • Brick Walls: Tales of Hope and Courage from Pakistan is a heartwarming collection of short stories filled with larger-than-life characters and the seemingly impossible challenges they face. You will be captivated by these fictional depictions of ever...



  • Everyone seems to have a great idea for the makerspace project ― everyone except for Yasmin! All the good ideas are taken. Luckily, recess solves everything! Inspiration strikes and Yasmin creates something that brings the whole class together. ...



  • Every explorer needs a map! Baba encourages Yasmin to make one of her own. But when Yasmin loses sight of Mama at the farmer's market, can her map bring them back together? ...



  • Yasmin is bored! But a glimpse of the pretty clothes in Mama's closet turns a boring evening into a glamorous fashion show, until ― OOPS! Mama's shalwar kameez is ruined! Can Yasmin's nani save the day before Mama gets home? ...



  • Yasmin's painting for the art contest is due Friday, but she has lots of excuses for putting it off. She doesn't know what to paint, she doesn't think she's any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what Yasmin needs for inspiration! ...



  • Yasmin loves hosting parties! Music, friends, fun! But what she doesn't love is the spicy food her Pakistani family serves. Yasmin puts on her chef hat and plans to make her own amazing, fantastic recipe…as soon as she figures out what that is! ...



  • Superhero Yasmin! She's got the cape. She's got the mask. Now she just needs a villain to defeat! While she's looking for one, she meets lots of friends and neighbors who need her help, but no villains. Then Yasmin discovers that she might not need a...



  • Ms. Alex gets called away―and puts Yasmin in charge! Being teacher will be a snap! But when things go wrong, Yasmin must think fast to get the class back on track before Ms. Alex gets back. ...



  • Yasmin's class is going to the zoo! The students love watching the animals do silly things, but when Yasmin is chosen to feed the monkeys, she’s the one that does something silly. Can Yasmin fix her mistake and make friends with the monkeys? ...






  • Yasmin knows exactly what she wants to play when her friends come over. But it turns out her friends have their own ideas. Could a creative compromise make everyone happy?...



  • It's spring! Yasmin and her baba are excited to plant their garden, and Yasmin chooses a flower seedling. She gives it plenty of sun, water, and good soil . . . so why is it wilting? Watching Nani sit in the sun gives Yasmin a bright idea and she kno...



  • Everyone in Yasmin's gym class is excited to play soccer, except for Yasmin. She's seen the pros play, and it looks scary! When Yasmin is chosen as goalie, will she step up or back out? Courage, Yasmin!...



  • Ms. Alex has assigned Yasmin's class to write about their heroes. Yasmin loves to write, but she can't decide who her hero is. After dismissing lots of ideas, could it be that Yasmin's hero has been right beside her all along?...



  • Set against the backdrop of Karachi, Pakistan, Saadia Faruqi’s tender and honest middle grade novel tells the story of two girls navigating a summer of change and family upheaval with kind hearts, big dreams, and all the right questions. Mimi is...





  • Everyone seems to have an idea for the science fair except for Yasmin! After some failed experiments, Yasmin’s snack break with Nani inspires an idea. Together they use kitchen science for sweet success!...




  • At a time when we are all asking questions about identity, grief, and how to stand up for what is right, this book by the author of A Thousand Questions will hit home with young readers who love Hena Khan and Varian Johnson -- or anyone struggling to...






  • A new, young middle grade series that combines the heart and friendship of the Baby-sitters Club, with the irresistible appeal of adorable animals!Pet-sitters for hire!Imaan Bashir loves dogs, but she doesn’t have one. Yet. If only there were a sur...




  • Baba’s not feeling well, and Doctor Yasmin is determined to find out why. After giving Baba a checkup, Yasmin is stumped. But when she sits down to work on Baba’s puzzle, inspiration strikes. Doctor Yasmin to the rescue!...



  • Yasmin and her family are going to the farm! When Farmer Tomás puts her in charge of the baby chicks, Yasmin is thrilled! But then a baby chick goes missing. Can Farmer Yasmin bring the flock back together?...



  • Yasmin and her friend Emma are heading to the ice rink. But Yasmin has never skated before, and she’s nervous! After a series of excuses, will Yasmin hang up her skates or find the courage to step onto the ice?...



  • A young middle grade series that combines the heart and friendship of the Baby-sitters Club, with the irresistible appeal ofadorable animals!The fur is going to fly!Must Love Pets has a new job: pet sitting three adorable kittens. What Imaan, London,...



  • Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this is the start of a charming new chapter book series about a third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring.Marya’s eighth birthday is coming up in a ...



  • A young middle grade series that combines the heart and friendship of the Baby-sitters Club, with the irresistible appeal of adorable animals!Hop to it!Imaan and her friends London and Olivia really think they're getting the hang of this whole pet-si...



  • Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Gardencontinues Saadia Faruqi and Ani Bushry’s illustrated chapter book series about an ambitious Pakistani American third grader determined to prove herself -- a perfect series for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dor...



  • A modern South Asian princess, sparkling writing, lots of humor, and just the right amount of conflict come together for a clever and enchanting friendship story.Rani lives in a luxurious palace full of busy adults, but she's lonely. Being the only p...






  • 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 embarrass...



  • Eid Mubarak! Can Ali Tahir use his creative powers to save the holiday party? It’s Eid—Ali’s favorite day of the year! The family has fun plans for this special day after the Muslim holiday Ramadan. But Ali’s brother, Fateh,...



  • Ali Tahir loses something important at the market—his brother! Who’s hungry? Ali, his grandfather, and little brother Fateh head to the South Asian market to stock up on snacks. So much to see! But what Ali can’t see is Fateh.R...



  • Ali Tahir joins in a paper airplane contest with a surprise twist. On a rainy day, Ali brings the fun to indoor recess by sharing his talent for building paper airplanes with his friends. But in a contest to see whose plane can fly farthest, Ali is...



  • A Kirkus Best Book of 2023 A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids 2023A 2024 Texas Library Association Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List SelectionFrom Saadia Faruqi and Shazleen Khan comes a relatable, funny, and heart-wrenchingly hone...



  • Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival is the third stand-alone adventure in Saadia Faruqi and Ani Bushry’s illustrated chapter book series about a Pakistani American third grader whose ambi...



  • A young middle grade series that combines the heart and friendship of the Baby-sitters Club, with the irresistible appeal of adorable animals!All paws on deck!Imaan and her friends London and Olivia are excited to take on their newest pet sitting cli...



  • Yasmin wants to be an astronaut someday, but after a class trip to the space museum, she’s not sure she’s cut out for space flight. Then a tour of the mission control exhibit gives Yasmin another idea about how her future might lift off! ...



  • Yasmin is excited about her nature scout trip, but she is nervous about sleeping in a tent. To make matters worse, Yasmin’s tent threatens to collapse! Can some quick thinking and creativity convince Yasmin that she can do anything, just like B...



  • Cut! Yasmin’s class is putting on a play, and her job as director is turning out to be harder than she thought. The actors aren’t happy, and Yasmin is quickly losing control. Then Yasmin realizes the director is in charge, so she directs ...






  • Mama and Baba are away on a trip, and Yasmin is moping because she misses them. Then Yasmin, Nani, and Nana discover an injured cat that needs a rescue. Could helping a creature in need be just the thing to cheer up Yasmin? Best-selling author Saadia...



  • In this engaging and moving middle grade novel, Saadia Faruqi writes about a contemporary Pakistani American girl whose passion for journalism starts a conversation about her grandmother’s experience of the Partition of India and Pakistan -- and th...



  • The fourth book in Saadia Faruqi and Ani Bushry’s illustrated chapter book series, Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park finds the ambitious Pakistani American third-grader learning about competition and fun in a story that’s perfect ...



  • Ali and Amma go on a bug hunt—but are the bugs hunting Ali? Ali and Amma head to the park for a nature walk. Ali is ready to discover all kinds of bugs! But instead, it seems the bugs have discovered Ali! Can Ali change his thinking and remembe...



  • Will Ali the Great be Ali the Goof? Ali is sure that he will have the best show-and-tell in class—his magic tricks! But Ali gets flustered when one after another, his tricks all fail. How can he overcome his embarrassment? Sometimes, a magician...



  • Ali and his classmates build robots, but will competition lead to a meltdown? Ms. Alex brings out the makerspace cart, and the class is excited to build robots! But competitive Ali wants to make it a contest, and his fuse runs short when things fall ...



  • Ali is annoyed by his little brother, but Fateh is just looking forward to a special treat! It’s cooking day with Dadi! Ali is excited, but Fateh is getting in the way—as usual! Why does Fateh keep blowing in Ali’s face? But when Da...



  • Marvel’s young adult Women of Marvel novel series gets fan-favorite Super Hero Ms. Marvel as its newest entry.How is it possible to be a perfect daughter, a passing student, and Jersey City’s best Super Hero? Kamala Kahn is still trying t...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Saadia Faruqi has published 47 books.

The next book by Saadia Faruqi, Ms. Marvel YA Novel, will be published in September 2024.

The first book by Saadia Faruqi, Brick Walls, was published in May 2015.

Yes. Saadia Faruqi has 4 series.