Author record · 2024 to 2025

Shifa Saltagi Safadi: Awards and Best-of Lists

Shifa Saltagi Safadi has won 1 award, the National Book Awards (2024) for Kareem Between, with 6 year-end list picks in our archive.

Every recognition

Year is the award or list year, not the publication year.
YearBookSourceResultTranslator
2025Amina Banana and the Formula for FriendshipNew York Public Library Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books for Kids
2025Amina Banana and the Formula for FriendshipChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Fiction for Younger Readers
2025Amina Banana and the Formula for WinningChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Fiction for Younger Readers
2025Amina Banana and the Formula for FriendshipKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Middle Grade
2024Kareem BetweenNational Book Awards source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Young People's Literature
2024Kareem BetweenChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Fiction for Older Readers
2024Kareem BetweenSchool Library Journal Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Middle Grade

Books

  1. Amina Banana and the Formula for Friendship3 sources · 2025
  2. Kareem Between3 sources · 2024
  3. Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning1 source · 2025