S. K. Ali's guest appearances

S. K. Ali

The Chris Voss Show

First Draft with Sarah Enni

The SoundsPress Podcast - Daily Book Review

Mark Cuban

Elon Musk

Donald Trump

Nancy Pelosi

Rhett Miller

Paul Kortman

Benjamin Franklin

Daniel Levin

Dave Navarro

Candace Bushnell

Kara Goldin

Chris Bailey

Peter Thiel

Tonya Eberhart

Michael Carr

OwlTail

Ibtihaj Muhammad

Hatem Aly

LISTEN MORE HERE https://soundspress.com/2023/05/10/the-proudest-blue-a-story-of-hijab-and-family-by-ibtihaj-muhammad-and-s-k-ali-hatem-aly With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.

<a href="https://soundspress.com/2023/05/10/the-proudest-blue-a-story-of-hijab-and-family-by-ibtihaj-muhammad-and-s-k-ali-hatem-aly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LISTEN MORE HERE https://soundspress.com/2023/05/10/the-proudest-blue-a-story-of-hijab-and-family-by-ibtihaj-muhammad-and-s-k-ali-hatem-aly</a> With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.

The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali Hatem Aly - Book Review by SoundsPress.com

Chris Voss

Love from Mecca to Medina by S. K. AliOn the trip of a lifetime, Adam and Zayneb must find their way back to each other in this surprising and romantic sequel to the “bighearted, wildly charming” (Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author) Love from A to Z.Adam and Zayneb. Perfectly matched. Painfully apart.Adam is in Doha, Qatar, making a map of the Hijra, a historic migration from Mecca to Medina, and worried about where his next paycheck will come from. Zayneb is in Chicago, where school and extracurricular stresses are piling on top of a terrible frenemy situation, making her miserable.Then a marvel occurs: Adam and Zayneb get the chance to spend Thanksgiving week on the Umrah, a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, in Saudi Arabia. Adam is thrilled; it’s the reboot he needs and an opportunity to pray for a hijra in real life: to migrate to Zayneb in Chicago. Zayneb balks at the trip at first, having envisioned another kind of vacation, but then decides a spiritual reset is calling her name too. And they can’t wait to see each other—surely, this is just what they both need.But the trip is nothing like what they expect, from the appearance of Adam’s former love interest in their traveling group to the anxiety gripping Zayneb when she’s supposed to be “spiritual.” As one wedge after another drives them apart while they make their way through rites in the holy city, Adam and Zayneb start to wonder: was their meeting just an oddity after all? Or can their love transcend everything else like the greatest marvels of the world?

Love from Mecca to Medina by S. K. Ali On the trip of a lifetime, Adam and Zayneb must find their way back to each other in this surprising and romantic sequel to the “bighearted, wildly charming” (Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author) Love from A to Z. Adam and Zayneb. Perfectly matched. Painfully apart. Adam is in Doha, Qatar, making a map of the Hijra, a historic migration from Mecca to Medina, and worried about where his next paycheck will come from. Zayneb is in Chicago, where school and extracurricular stresses are piling on top of a terrible frenemy situation, making her miserable. Then a marvel occurs: Adam and Zayneb get the chance to spend Thanksgiving week on the Umrah, a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, in Saudi Arabia. Adam is thrilled; it’s the reboot he needs and an opportunity to pray for a hijra in real life: to migrate to Zayneb in Chicago. Zayneb balks at the trip at first, having envisioned another kind of vacation, but then decides a spiritual reset is calling her name too. And they can’t wait to see each other—surely, this is just what they both need. But the trip is nothing like what they expect, from the appearance of Adam’s former love interest in their traveling group to the anxiety gripping Zayneb when she’s supposed to be “spiritual.” As one wedge after another drives them apart while they make their way through rites in the holy city, Adam and Zayneb start to wonder: was their meeting just an oddity after all? Or can their love transcend everything else like the greatest marvels of the world?

The Chris Voss Show Podcast –  Love from Mecca to Medina by S. K. Ali

First Draft Episode #319: S. K. Ali S. K. Ali is the New York Times bestselling author of Morris Award Finalist Saints and Misfits and its sequel Misfit in Love, Love From A to Z and its forthcoming sequel, Love From Mecca to Medina, and picture book The Proudest Blue. She also co-edited, with Aisha Saeed, the middle grade anthology Once Upon an Eid. 🎙️ Enjoy this episode? Check out…    Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Written in the Stars and Amal Unbound, co-author with Becky Ablertalli of Yes No Maybe So (hear their  First Draft interview here).    Elise Bryant, author of Happily Ever Afters. Listen to  her First Draft interview here.   Loan Le, editor at Simon &amp; Schuster’s Atria Books and debut author of A Phở Love Story. Listen to her First Draft interview here.   🤳 Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni In  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📫 Sign up for the First Draft Newsletter 👕💯 Get First Draft merchandise ✍️ Track Changes If you’re looking for more information on how to get published, or the traditional publishing industry, check out the Track Changes podcast series. 🏆 Support the Show Love the show? Make a monthly or one-time donation at Paypal.me/FirstDraft. 👍 Rate, Review, and Recommend Take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in  Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you!

First Draft Episode #319: S. K. Ali <a href="https://skalibooks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">S. K. Ali</a> is the New York Times bestselling author of Morris Award Finalist <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/755/9781481499255" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Saints and Misfits</a> and its sequel <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/755/9781534442757" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Misfit in Love</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/755/9781534442726" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Love From A to Z</a> and its forthcoming sequel, <a href="https://twitter.com/SajidahWrites/status/1405661035634348032?s=20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Love From Mecca to Medina</a>, and picture book <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/755/9780316519007" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Proudest Blue</a>. She also co-edited, with <a href="https://aishasaeed.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Aisha Saeed</a>, the middle grade anthology <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/755/9781419740831" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Once Upon an Eid.</a> 🎙️ Enjoy this episode? Check out… <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.firstdraftpod.com/audio-episodes/2020/2/13/becky-albertalli-and-aisha-saeed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Aisha Saeed</a>, New York Times bestselling author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/755/9780147513939" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Written in the Stars</a> and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/755/9780399544682" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amal Unbound</a>, co-author with Becky Ablertalli of <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/755/9780062937049" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Yes No Maybe So</a> (hear their <a href="https://www.firstdraftpod.com/audio-episodes/2020/2/13/becky-albertalli-and-aisha-saeed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> First Draft interview here</a>). </li> <li> <a href="https://www.firstdraftpod.com/audio-episodes/2021/1/25/elise-bryant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Elise Bryant</a>, author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/755/9780062982834" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Happily Ever Afters</a>. Listen to <a href="https://www.firstdraftpod.com/audio-episodes/2021/1/25/elise-bryant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> her First Draft interview here</a>. </li> <li> <a href="https://www.firstdraftpod.com/audio-episodes/2021/2/14/loan-le" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Loan Le,</a> editor at Simon &amp; Schuster’s Atria Books and debut author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/755/9781534441934" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Phở Love Story</a>. Listen to <a href="https://www.firstdraftpod.com/audio-episodes/2021/2/14/loan-le" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">her First Draft interview here</a>. </li> </ul> 🤳 Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni In <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-draft-with-sarah-enni/id896407410?mt=2&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4%26amp%3Buo%3D4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7quYMkWFOu7Prf8p2HvMhm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📫 Sign up for the <a href="https://firstdraftpod.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">First Draft Newsletter</a> 👕💯 Get <a href="https://www.firstdraftpod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">First Draft merchandise</a> ✍️ Track Changes If you’re looking for more information on how to get published, or the traditional publishing industry, check out the <a href="https://www.firstdraftpod.com/trackchanges" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Track Changes podcast series</a>. 🏆 Support the Show Love the show? Make a monthly or one-time donation at <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/firstdraftpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paypal.me/FirstDraft</a>. 👍 Rate, Review, and Recommend Take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-draft-with-sarah-enni/id896407410?mt=2&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4%26amp%3Buo%3D4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you!

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