Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream

PRAISE FOR THE SERIES“Zayd is a sympathetic protagonist, and his story is told with humor and artfully filled with interesting cultural matter…Readers will cheer for Zayd.” * Kirkus Reviews *“Features a welcome diverse main character that will appeal to plenty of sports-loving readers.” * Booklist *“Readers will enjoy watching Zayd grow in his game, his maturity, and his changing family life…A solid read about being your best self on and off the court, with an appealing Muslim protagonist.” * Kirkus Reviews *“Zayd is a welcome character for young readers, who learns that one can be a team player even when facing personal challenges.” * Booklist *“With just enough action to keep readers turning the pages and a sprinkle of age-appropriate realizations throughout, this small book is a great pick for elementary-age readers….A delightful follow-up from a writer who understands children, family, and culture.” * Kirkus Reviews *A great balance between sports action and realistic fiction featuring the everyday life of a boy from a traditional Pakistani family. Readers will look forward to further adventures featuring Zayd. * Booklist *

Hena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle grade novels Amina’s Voice, Amina’s Song, More to the Story, Drawing Deena, and the Zara’s Rules series and picture books Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Under My Hijab, and It’s Ramadan, Curious George, among others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her family.

Sally Wern Comport has illustrated numerous picture books and novels, including Love Will See You Through: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Six Guiding Beliefs (as told by his niece); Brave Margaret: An Irish Adventure; Hanging Off Jefferson’s Nose: Growing Up on Mt. Rushmore; and the Spy Mice series. She has also translated her picture making skills to various large-scale public, private, and institutional artworks. Sally lives with her husband and two daughters in Annapolis, Maryland, where she operates Art at Large Inc.

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