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 middle-grade novels such as 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.

Saadia Faruqi's Titles

Marya Khan and the Disastrous Class Project (Marya Khan #5)

Marya Khan and the Disastrous Class Project (Marya Khan #5)

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...


Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park (Marya Khan #4)

Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park (Marya Khan #4)

The fourth book in Saadia Faruqi and Ani Bushry's illustrated chapter book series, Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park finds the ambitious...


Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival (Marya Khan #3)

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 stand-alone adventure in Saadia Faruqi...


Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden (Marya Khan #2)

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...


Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan #1)

Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan #1)

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party is the start of a charming chapter book series...