Praise for The Best Eid Ever
Signing books at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) convention
Awards
2008 Skipping Stones Honor Award
2008 Middle East Outreach Council Book Award Honorable Mention
2008 Best Children’s Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education
2009 Storytelling World Resource Awards Honor Book
The Bloomsbury Review. Editor’s Favorites. 2007
Asma Mobin-Uddin and illustrator Laura Jacobsen presenting together at the Tucson Festival of Books, 2010
Reviews
“This beautifully composed story straddles two worlds – America and Islamic Indo-Pakistani culture...a heartwarming tale of a child’s generosity… a welcome contribution.”
- School Library Journal
"[T]he clearly written story will interest many children, including those who have never heard of this special day… a welcome addition to holiday collections."
- Booklist
"Sweet and heart-tugging."
- The Plain Dealer, (Cleveland, OH)
“After reading this book, children will have a greater appreciation for the Muslim culture and will have no problem realizing that love is an action word.”
- Library Media Connection
“A cultural awakening for curious spirits, this is a fabulous and educational picture book…A lovely addition to any child’s bookshelf!”
- Young Adult (and Kids) Book Central
“The Best Eid Ever is a delightful story that is worth sharing with the children in your life on both Islamic holidays and any time of year.”
- Southern California InFocus
Middle school author visit
Notable Press
VIDEO (2020): Learn about Eid, the largest Muslim holiday of the year, and how it is celebrated in this video by the author discussing her book The Best Eid Ever.
Patheos. Author Asma Mobin-Uddin: The grinch who stole Eid ul-Adha.
Religion News Service. Book looks to bring Muslim holiday to the mainstream.