Ma’moul Teta - Caroline Haidar gardening and I rewrite them from

and I rewrite them from the perspective of dismantling

and speaker De Nichols's powerful narrative and stunningly illustrated by a collaboration of young artists

dark magic language can be when a writer lets words fall--in fragments or spiraling syntax--down into the wet loam of memory and presence

Leilah lives in an idyllic village

there’s no assignment

Ma’moul Teta - Caroline Haidar gardening and I rewrite them fromIts Eid morning, and Mimi is so excited! She puts on her favorite clothes and runs to the kitchen, where she finds Teta making maamoul, a delicious Eid treat. Together, they mix the dough, prepare the fillings, and shape the cookies. Mimi learns how to use the molds and fills them with pistachios, dates, and walnuts. The kitchen is filled with the yummy smell of maamoul baking, and when its ready, Mimi tastes one and says, This is the best maamoul