Shifa Saltagi Safadi

Kareem Between is an award-winning, heartfelt coming-of-age novel in verse that tells the powerful story of a seventh-grade Syrian American boy and his struggles, both big and small, as he navigates middle school. "The exact type of book I would've loved, and needed, as a kid." - Jasmine Warga, New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Honor recipient for Other...

WINNER of the NATIONAL BOOK AWARD for Young People's Literature This heartfelt coming-of-age novel in verse tells the powerful story of a seventh-grade Syrian American boy and his struggles, big and small, as he navigates middle school, now in paperback! "The exact type of book I would've loved, and needed, as a kid." - Jasmine Warga, New York Times bestselling...

Amina Banana and the Formula for Friendship by Shifa Saltagi Safadi introduces us to Amina Banana, a determined and clever third grader, starring in a new chapter book series with a STEM twist. It's ideal for fans of The Questioneers and Junie B. Jones! Amina loves bananas, science, and all things yellow! Her family recently arrived from Syria to Indiana,...

Meet Amina Banana! This clever third grader is back in book two of this new chapter book series, determined to win her school's spelling bee. Perfect for readers of The Questioneers and Junie B. Jones! Amina Banana's third grade class is abuzz with excitement for the upcoming spelling bee. But spelling in English is tough for Amina. Still, she's going...

Amina Banana and the Formula for Making Money brings us back to the adventurous life of third-grader Amina Banana in the third instalment of this engaging chapter book series. From the creative mind of National Book Award winner Shifa Saltagi Safadi, this book delves into the trials of navigating new responsibilities at home and the pressures of growing financial stresses....

The science fair kicks up a rivalry in book four of the delightful Amina Banana chapter book series from National Book Award-winner Shifa Safadi! Finally, the science fair is here, and Amina Banana is ready to showcase her skills. But when she is paired with someone unexpected, the science fair suddenly becomes... unfair. All Amina wants to do is win...