Description
Saadia Faruqi's breakout graphic novel Saving Sunshine got tons of love including an Eisner nomination, Maryland Black-Eyed Susan award, and it appeared on multiple best books lists. Now she's back with another story that does what she does best-mixes family dynamics, culture, and friendship with compelling and accessible storytelling for a middle-grade audience! Riz Choudhry lives for two things: movies and anything spooky. His dad? Not so much. While Riz dreams of filmmaking and jump scares, his father dreams of Riz going to med school and law school-and neither one includes ghosts. But the film club is Riz's safe haven, a place where other supernatural-obsessed first-gen kids swap scary stories from their cultures. So, when the group decides to film a documentary about the creepy old mansion in town, Riz is all in. But there's a problem. His dad wants Riz to quit the club. AND the building is about to be demolished. Now Riz and his friends must use the power of filmmaking to save the mansion...before it vanishes forever. Packed with shivers, laughter, and heart, Don't Be Scared celebrates friendship, heritage, and daring to fight for what matters-even if it means disagreeing with your family.
Packed with shivers, laughter, and heart,Don't Be Scaredcelebrates friendship, heritage, and daring to fight for what matters-even if it means disagreeing with your family.
About the Author
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. She was featured by Oprah Magazine as a woman making a difference in her community. Besides writing books for kids, Saadia also loves reading, binge-watching her favorite shows, and taking naps. She lives in Houston with her family. Shadia Amin is a Colombian comic artist based in GA. She has a Masters Degree in Sequential Art from SCAD. Some of her works include Shiny Misfits, Aggretsuko, Spider-Ham, as well as collaboration on anthologies like When I Was Young and Alloy: Electrum. She graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design, earning her BFA and MFA in Sequential Art. Her work focuses on slice of life and fantasy, with tons of fun and heartfelt moments.
Book Information
ISBN 9781250879240
Author Saadia Faruqi
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint First Second
Publisher Roaring Brook Press
Packed with shivers, laughter, and heart,Don't Be Scaredcelebrates friendship, heritage, and daring to fight for what matters-even if it means disagreeing with your family.
About the Author
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. She was featured by Oprah Magazine as a woman making a difference in her community. Besides writing books for kids, Saadia also loves reading, binge-watching her favorite shows, and taking naps. She lives in Houston with her family. Shadia Amin is a Colombian comic artist based in GA. She has a Masters Degree in Sequential Art from SCAD. Some of her works include Shiny Misfits, Aggretsuko, Spider-Ham, as well as collaboration on anthologies like When I Was Young and Alloy: Electrum. She graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design, earning her BFA and MFA in Sequential Art. Her work focuses on slice of life and fantasy, with tons of fun and heartfelt moments.
Book Information
ISBN 9781250879240
Author Saadia Faruqi
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint First Second
Publisher Roaring Brook Press
