We are excited to share a giveaway for AMINA BANANA AND THE FORMULA FOR FAIRNESS (Shifa Saltagi Safadi)!
Meet the Author: Shifa Saltagi Safadi
SHIFA SALTAGI SAFADI is the National Book Award winning author of Kareem Between, the Amina Banana series, and several picture books, including The Gift of Eid. She has a bachelor’s degree in English literature, is a former English teacher, and is passionate about spreading her love of reading and writing through school visits and story-times. Shifa was born in Syria and immigrated to the US with her parents as a young girl. She lives near Chicago with her husband and four children.
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Meet the Illustrator: Aaliya Jaleel
AALIYA JALEEL is a Sri-Lankan American illustrator based in Dallas, Texas, who loves illustratingbright, bold color palettes, Islamic and South-Asian inspired patterns, and floral motifs. Some ofher past works include the books Under My Hijab and Muslim Girls Rise. In addition to being anillustrator, Aaliya also works as a designer for animation. Visit Aaliya online at www.aaliyamj.com
About the Book: AMINA BANANA AND THE FORMULA FOR FAIRNESS
The science fair kicks up a rivalry in book four of the delightful Amina Banana chapter book series from National Book Award-winner Shifa Safadi!
Finally, the science fair is here, and Amina Banana is ready to showcase her skills. But when she is paired with someone unexpected, the science fair suddenly becomes . . .UNfair.
All Amina wants to do is win the fair and impress her grandmother, who is visiting from Syria. Will Amina be able to develop a formula to help her work with her challenging partner?
Title: AMINA BANANA AND THE FORMULA FOR FAIRNESS
Author: Shifa Saltagi Safadi
Illustrator: Aaliya Jaleel
Release Date: May 12, 2026
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
ISBN-10: 0593699203
ISBN-13: 9780593699201
Genre: Chapter Book
Age Range: 6-9
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Four (4) winners will receive a paperback copy of AMINA BANANA AND THE FORMULA FOR FAIRNESS (Shifa Saltagi Safadi) ~ US ONLY!
Looks like a fun read