San Antonio Book Festival - Saadia Faruqi
QZB Photography
Book Festival Author

Saadia Faruqi

Saadia Faruqi was born in Pakistan and moved to the United States when she was 22 years old. She writes the Yasmin series and popular novels such as Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party and Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero. Besides writing books for kids, she also loves reading, binge-watching her favorite shows, and taking naps. She lives in Houston with her family. Her latest book is Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden.

More About Saadia Faruqi

Schedule Of Events:

Book by Saadia Faruqi

  • Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden by Saadia Faruqi

    Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden

    Perfect for fans of "Ivy & Bean" and "Dory Fantasmagory," this charming new 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

    Marya's school is creating a community garden for students to take care of, and Marya is super excited. Not only will her third-grade class be the first to work on it, but Marya’s mom will be teaching the students all about gardening. Most importantly, one student will be chosen to lead the charge. Marya REALLY wants to be the class leader . . . but so does Alexa, her worst enemy. Cue Operation Be a Leader! Marya plans to work hard to prove she can be in charge, but nothing she does seems to make a difference. Birds keep destroying the plants, and none of Marya's classmates want to listen to her. Can Marya bring everyone together and make the most beautiful, fabulous garden the school has ever seen?


Sign Up For Our Newsletter

Get the latest updates delivered straight to your inbox.
© 2023 The San Antonio Book Festival. All Rights Reserved.
San Antonio Website Design & Development - Backyard Studios