Yasmin La Patinadora (Yasmin the Ice Skater)

Yasmin y su amiga Emma se van a la pista de patinaje. Pero es la primera vez que Yasmin patina sobre el hielo, ¡qué nervios! Después de dar una serie de excusas, -colgará Yasmin los patines o se armará de valor para salir a la pista? Yasmin and her friend Emma are heading to the ice rink. But Yasmin has never skated before, and she's nervous! After a series of excuses, will Yasmin hang up her skates or find the courage to step onto the ice?

Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer, interfaith activist, and cultural sensitivity trainer featured in O, The Oprah Magazine. She is the author of the Yasmin and Ali the Great series, and the Eisner award-nominated graphic novel Saving Sunshine. She also writes chapter books, picture books, and middle grade novels. Saadia is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, an online magazine of poetry, short stories, and art. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her family.