Saving Sunshine Signing With Shazleen Khan

Saving Sunsine, a gorgeous new young adult drama by Saadia Faruqi and Shazleen Khan, hits the shelves this October. We're happy to announce a signing with the artist Shazleen Khan on Saturday 21st October 2023, from 1-2pm, so save the date!

Shazleen's dynamic and masterfully drawn artwork pumps so much life into the characters she creates and is such a treat to look at. It's no wonder why Khan's long-running and award-winning webcomic Buuza!! is so acclaimed. Her latest project with writer Saadia Faruqi is heartwarming slice-of-life about a Muslim American family on holiday in Florida, trying to overcome the intense sibling rivalry harboured by the children. Here's some words from the publisher:

From Saadia Faruqi and Shazleen Khan comes a relatable, funny, and heart-wrenchingly honest graphic novel about Muslim American siblings who must learn how to stop fighting and support each other in a world that is often unkind.

It's hard enough being a kid without being teased for a funny sounding name or wearing a hijab.

It's even harder when you're constantly fighting your sibling—and Zara and Zeeshan really can't stand each other. During a family trip to Florida, when the bickering, shoving, and insults reach new heights of chaos, their parents sentence them to the worst possible fate— each other’s company! But when the twins find an ailing turtle, it presents a rare opportunity for teamwork—if the two can put their differences aside at last.

You can meet Shazleen and get a signed copy of Saving Sunshine on Saturday 21st October, from 1-2pm. You can also pre-order a signed copy for mail-order or collection from our website by clicking here.

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