Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this charming new chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani-American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring

When Marya arrives at school one day, she’s confused as to why there are a bunch of trucks out front. Not that she’s complaining; Marya LOVES trucks. It turns out, the trucks are there to dig up space for a garden for students to take care of. Not only will Marya’s third-grade class be the first ones to get to work on it, but Marya’s mom will be helping to teach the kids about gardening and the class will have one student help to lead the charge.

Marya REALLY wants to be the class leader . . . but so does Alexa, her worst enemy. Cue Operation Be a Leader! Marya is going to work to prove she can make the most beautiful, incredible garden—but is she really just going to make a big mess?

About the Author

Saadia Faruqi was born in Pakistan and moved to the United States when she was 22 years old. She writes the Yasmin series and popular middle-grade novels such as Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero. Besides writing books for kids, she also loves reading, binge-watching her favorite shows, and taking naps. She lives in Houston with her family.

About the Illustrator

Ani Bushry graduated from the University of West England with a background in graphic design and illustration. She grew up listening to stories her mom used to tell her and always wanted to tell her own stories. She lives in the Maldives with her husband and cat Lilo, whom she loves to spoil.