Ms. Alex had finished the science lesson. “Remember, the science fair is next week,” she said. ..
One Monday, Principal Nguyen held an assembly. “Our school is starting a new recycling program!” ..
Yasmin’s class lined up to go to the library. It was the last hour of the day. Everyone was tired. ..
Yasmin and Mama walked together to school one morning. At least Mama walked. Yasmin skipped. She was very ..
Yasmin loved reading with Baba. Her favorite stories were about superheros. Baba closed the book. “I ..
On Saturday, Yasmin went on a playdate with Emma. “Guess where we’re going?” Emma’s ..
Yasmin was excited. Today she was visiting the farm for the first time! “I can’t wait to see all the animals,” ..
Yasmin was bored. Really, really bored. “When will Mama and Baba come home? she asked her grandparents. ..
“Spring is my favorite time of the year!” Mama said one day as she looked out the window. ..
Ms. Alex walked into the classroom with a big box. “We’re going to build a city today!” ..
One afternoon, Baba brought out a new puzzle. “Want to join me, Yasmin?” he asked. Yasmin ..
On Saturday morning, Yasmin woke up very excited. Tonight they were having a party! Music, friends, and best ..
On Monday in art class, Ms. Alex made an announcement. “We’re having an art competition on Friday ..
Yasmin was excited. Ali and Emma were coming over to play. “I want to have a perfect day,” ..
My freshman year was the year that everything really changed. When I started high school, not only was I the lowest ..
I looked at my first marvel entry, at the very beginning of my Marvels and Oddities journal, which I’d ..
No parties, no shorts, no boys. These were my parents’ three cardinal rules. But what they didn’t ..
“Mehnaz, we’ve already settled this.” My father’s voice lowers. “Why don’t ..
“Hey,” I say as I approach Phil’s table for another evening of tutoring. He’s ..
This used to be my room. My bed was right here, with my blanket and my pillow and my Rabbit. I was sleeping ..
The stunning companion to Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns. A gentle introduction to numbers. Celebrate ..
Inshallah you plant gardens filled with sweet fruits. “Inshallah you all that is gentle and good.” ..
Baking ka’ak requires patience and teamwork. Ka’ak are delectable, delicate, crunchy, crumbly ..
Asiya does my hair. Just like Mama taught her. She says, “Almost done, Faizah.” Just like ..
“Damn,” Coach Johnson muttered. “That’s four fouls, Drew!” he shouted to our King ..
