Ani Bushry

Turning eight years old is a massive milestone, and Marya Khan knows exactly how she wants to celebrate! She is dreaming of an over-the-top, incredibly epic birthday bash, just like the fancy events her wealthy neighbor Alexa always throws. When Alexa starts showing off her expensive invitations at school, Marya acts on impulse and loudly claims that she is hosting the most amazing henna party the town has ever seen. Now, she just has to figure out how to convince her family to actually let her do it! Marya decides the best way to earn her dream party is to become the most helpful person in her house. You will laugh out loud as her grand plans to cook dinner and clean up completely backfire, turning every helpful deed into a massive disaster. With time running out, she has to figure out how to fix her mistakes. Join Marya as she navigates family chaos, learns the value of honesty, and discovers what really makes a birthday celebration truly special!

Whenever a big school assignment comes around, Marya gets incredibly excited to show off her public speaking skills! This time, her class is assigned a major country research project, and Marya is thrilled to get Pakistan, the beautiful country where her grandparents were born. But her excitement quickly fades when she runs into two massive problems. She actually knows very little about Pakistan, and she has been paired up with the new kid, Waleed. Waleed is so incredibly shy that he barely speaks at all, let alone stands up to present in front of the whole classroom. Determined to make the best project ever, Marya launches a special operation to befriend her quiet new partner. You will watch as she tries cracking jokes, playing sports, and researching everything she can about friendship and her cultural heritage. With the presentation clock ticking down, can Marya help Waleed find his voice? Dive into this fun school story about overcoming shyness, embracing your roots, and discovering how to be a truly supportive partner.

The autumn season is full of fun, and third grader Marya Khan absolutely loves everything about it! Her family has a special tradition of visiting the local town festival to pick out the absolute best pumpkin. But this year, the season takes a competitive turn when Marya watches her rival, Alexa, win a massive, shiny pumpkin shaped trophy. Suddenly, Marya is determined to win a giant trophy of her own, no matter what it takes. The perfect opportunity arrives when her school announces its very own fall festival complete with fun games, delicious food, and a scenic hayride. All the money raised from ticket sales will go directly to a local animal shelter, and the student who sells the most tickets wins a grand prize. Marya launches Operation Sell Tickets, pouring all her energy into beating her classmates. But as her obsession with winning grows, she begins to ignore the people around her. Will Marya realize that helping animals is more important than taking home a plastic prize?

An exciting new project is coming to school, and third grader Marya Khan is ready to take charge! Her class has been chosen to create a beautiful community garden, and Marya is thrilled because her own mother is coming in to teach everyone about planting. Best of all, one lucky student will be picked as the official class leader for the garden. Marya wants the top job more than anything, but so does her biggest rival, Alexa! Determined to prove she is the best person for the role, Marya launches a master plan to show off her leadership skills. Unfortunately, absolutely nothing goes right. Flocks of hungry birds keep eating the tiny plants, and none of her classmates will listen to her instructions. With the garden falling apart, Marya must figure out how to stop bossing people around and start working as a team to save their fabulous jasmine garden.

Spring break has finally arrived, and third grader Marya Khan could not be more thrilled! She and her best friends are heading to Skye Adventure Park, which is easily the coolest and most exciting theme park in the entire area. With huge water slides and massive rides, they need a solid plan to make sure they do not waste a single second on boring attractions like the slow Ferris wheel. But there is one specific challenge calling Marya's name: the giant obstacle course. When she discovers there is a leaderboard displaying the fastest times, Marya becomes completely determined to win a spot at the very top. She knows she just needs to practice hard enough to beat out her incredibly athletic friend Alexa. You will follow along as Marya pushes herself to the limit, entirely focused on taking home the victory. But as the race heats up, she might just learn that having fun with your friends is way more important than being the fastest kid on the board. Strap in for a wild weekend of theme park thrills and friendship lessons!