Four Eids and a Funeral
Four Eids and a Funeral by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is a young adult fiction novel published by Feiwel & Friends on June 4, 2024. This 336-page book explores the complexities of friendship and identity as Said Hossain returns home for the summer after the death of his favorite librarian. Confronted with his ex-best friend Tiwa Olatunji and the challenge of revealing his artistic aspirations to his Bangladeshi parents, Said navigates a landscape of grief and personal growth.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of loss, cultural identity, and the importance of community. As Tiwa grapples with her own grief and the impending Eid celebration, the story unfolds against the backdrop of the Islamic Center, which faces demolition after a fire. Together, Tiwa and Said must set aside their differences to advocate for their community and perhaps rekindle their relationship. This edition presents a contemporary tale that resonates with social themes relevant to young adults today.
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Ex-best friends must work together in this romantic story of rekindling and rebuilding, from award-winning authors Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé (Ace of Spades) & Adiba Jaigirdar (Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating)!
South Asia Book Award Honor Book!
When Said Hossain’s favorite hometown librarian dies, he must return from boarding school for her funeral and for the summer. Too bad being home makes it a lot harder to avoid facing his ex–best friend, Tiwa Olatunji, or facing the daunting task of telling his Bangladeshi parents that he would rather be an artist than a doctor.
Tiwa doesn’t understand what made Said start ignoring her, but it’s probably that fancy boarding school of his. Though he’s unexpectedly home for the summer, she’s determined to take a page from him and pretend he doesn’t exist. Besides, she has more than enough going on, between grieving her favorite librarian and her broken family while helping her mother throw the upcoming Eid celebration at the Islamic Center—a place that means so much to Tiwa.
But when the center accidentally catches fire, the mayor plans to demolish it entirely. Tiwa and Said will need to put their feelings aside if they’re going to get the mayor to change his mind. Will all their efforts be enough to save the Islamic Center, save Eid, and maybe even save their relationship?
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