Yasmin the Astronaut [Paperback]

Series has received starred reviews from Kirkus and School Library Journal and is included on Girls of the Crescent Recommended Reading List and others;#Ownvoices author Saadi Faruqi subtly weaves Muslim traditions into fun, relatable stories;Short chapters and easy-to-follow storylines foster reading independence and pride;Perfect for beginning readers who love Katie Woo, Sofia Martinez, and Pedro;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! Best-selling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multigenerational Pakistani American family. Includes an Urdu glossary, discussion and writing prompts, and a craft.