Sadiq (Series)
Written by Siman Nuurali
Illustrated by Anjan Sarkar
Published by Capstone
Meet Sadiq, a Somali American third grader who loves to bring people together. He has many interests, from soccer to video games to cooking (and eating!) samosas. But he’s also curious about new things. Will Sadiq find friends who are willing to help him start the space club of his dreams? Can Sadiq learn to enjoy a new sport, even if it’s not football? Will Sadiq and his friends care for their school’s garden and have fun at the same time? What kind of pet would be perfect for Sadiq’s third-grade class?
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Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Chapter Book, Age 06 or older
Community Represented: Somali/Somali American
Themes: Animals, Celebrations, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Sports, STEM, The Arts
Setting: Various
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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