Saadia Faruqi

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  • Bibliography:
    51 Books (4 Series)
  • First Book:
    May 2015
  • Latest Book:
    May 2025
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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: 51 titles

  • Brick Walls

    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...

  • Yasmin the Builder

    Yasmin - 1

    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. ...

  • Yasmin the Explorer

    Yasmin - 3

    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 the Fashionista

    Yasmin - 4

    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 the Painter

    Yasmin - 2

    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 the Chef

    Yasmin - 5

    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! ...

  • Yasmin the Superhero

    Yasmin - 6

    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...

  • Yasmin the Teacher

    Yasmin - 7

    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 the Zookeeper

    Yasmin - 8

    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 the Friend

    Yasmin - 12

    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?...

  • Yasmin the Gardener

    Yasmin - 9

    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...

  • Yasmin the Soccer Star

    Yasmin - 10

    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!...

  • Yasmin the Writer

    Yasmin - 11

    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?...

  • A Thousand Questions

    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...

  • Yasmin the Librarian

    Yasmin - 13

  • Yasmin the Recycler

    Yasmin - 15

  • Yasmin the Scientist

    Yasmin - 14

    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!...

  • Yasmin the Singer

    Yasmin - 16

  • Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero

    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...



  • Furry Friends Forever

    Must Love Pets - 1

    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...

  • Yasmin the Detective

    Yasmin - 17

  • Yasmin the Doctor

    Yasmin - 18

    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 the Farmer

    Yasmin - 19

    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 the Ice Skater

    Yasmin - 20

    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?...

  • Kitten Chaos

    Must Love Pets - 2

    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,...

  • Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party

    Marya Khan - 1

    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 ...

  • Bunny Bonanza

    Must Love Pets - 3

    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 Garden

    Marya Khan - 2

    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...

  • Rani's Remarkable Day

    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 the Great and the Dinosaur Mistake

    Ali the Great - 2

    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...

  • Ali the Great and the Eid Party Surprise

    Ali the Great - 3

    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 the Great and the Market Mishap

    Ali the Great - 1

    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 the Great and the Paper Airplane Flop

    Ali the Great - 4

    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...

  • Saving Sunshine

    Eisner-nominatedA 2024 Bank Street Best Books of the YearNominated for the 2024 Jane Addams Children's Book AwardA Kirkus Best Book of 2023A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids 2023A YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens selectionA 2024 Texas L...

  • Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival

    Marya Khan - 3

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

  • Dog's Best Friend

    Must Love Pets - 4

    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 the Astronaut

    Yasmin - 21

    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 the Camper

    Yasmin - 23

    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...

  • Yasmin the Director

    Yasmin - 22

    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 ...



  • Yasmin the Vet

    Yasmin - 24

    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...

  • The Partition Project

    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...

  • Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park

    Marya Khan - 4

    Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by Saadia Faruqi and Ani Bushry follows a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring Spring break is fin...

  • Ali the Great and the Bug Hunt Hazard

    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...

  • Ali the Great and the Magic Trick Fix

    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 the Great and the Robot Meltdown

    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 the Great and Too Many Cooks

    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...

  • Ali the Great Saves the Day

    Ali Tahir is a Pakistani American second grader who loves his family and friends—and also loves getting attention! Ali’s big ideas sometimes lead to a little trouble—but his clever solutions and kind heart always save the day. Wheth...

  • Yasmin to the Rescue

    Hurray for Yasmin! In this lively collection of four stories, Yasmin solves problems and faces new adventures with her trademark curiosity and creativity. A cat rescue, a campout crisis, a class play fiasco, and a tummy-twisting field trip are all ch...

  • The Strongest Heart

    From beloved middle grade author Saadia Faruqi comes a poignant exploration of the impact of mental illness on families -- and the love and hope that it takes to begin telling a different tale.  Mo is used to his father’s fits of rage. Wh...



  • Marya Khan and the Disastrous Class Project

    Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring When new ...

  • Ms. Marvel YA Novel

    Ms. Marvel trips into a mystery that brings her from Jersey City to Lahore, Pakistan and back again, all on a chase for a magical artifact.Kamala Khan is pretty much your average teenager. She’s worried about her grades and she loves hanging ou...

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Saadia Faruqi has published 51 books.

The next book by Saadia Faruqi, Ms. Marvel YA Novel, will be published in May 2025.

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

Yes. Saadia Faruqi has 4 series.
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