Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer and interfaith activist. She is the author of the Eisner-nominated graphic novel Saving Sunshine, the popular early-reader series Yasmin, and the middle grade novels The Strongest Heart, A Thousand Questions, Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero, and The Partition Project and the coauthor of the middle grade novel A Place at the Table as well as The Wonders We Seek: Thirty Incredible Muslims Who Helped Shape the World. She was profiled in O magazine as a woman making a difference in her community and serves as editor in chief of Blue Minaret, a magazine for Muslim art, poetry, and prose. She resides in Houston, Texas, with her family.

"A powerful and revealing read." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Faruqi’s latest takes a deep dive into what it’s like living with a parent experiencing mental illness...realistic depictions of mental illness, family struggles, and emotional growth" — School Library Journal (starred review)"Thought-provoking and insightful, this novel humanizes mental illness while unflinchingly showing how families and communities are affected." — Booklist (starred review)"A raw portrayal of the pain, confusion, and hurt of a memorable young teenager." — Horn Book (starred review)"Engrossing...An authentically textured account of a young teen coping with a parent’s mental illness."  — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer and interfaith activist. She is the author of the Eisner-nominated graphic novel Saving Sunshine, the popular early-reader series Yasmin, and the middle grade novels The Strongest Heart, A Thousand Questions, Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero, and The Partition Project and the coauthor of the middle grade novel A Place at the Table as well as The Wonders We Seek: Thirty Incredible Muslims Who Helped Shape the World. She was profiled in O magazine as a woman making a difference in her community and serves as editor in chief of Blue Minaret, a magazine for Muslim art, poetry, and prose. She resides in Houston, Texas, with her family.

"A powerful and revealing read." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Faruqi’s latest takes a deep dive into what it’s like living with a parent experiencing mental illness...realistic depictions of mental illness, family struggles, and emotional growth" — School Library Journal (starred review)"Thought-provoking and insightful, this novel humanizes mental illness while unflinchingly showing how families and communities are affected." — Booklist (starred review)"A raw portrayal of the pain, confusion, and hurt of a memorable young teenager." — Horn Book (starred review)"Engrossing...An authentically textured account of a young teen coping with a parent’s mental illness."  — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)