Sumaya Solves the Outer Space Problem

Written by Aisha Ahmed
Illustrated by Hamnah Rizwan
Published by Picture Window Books

Sumaya’s aunt Idman just got her pilot’s license and is taking Sumaya on a ride. Sumaya is hoping to fly to the moon! Can she learn enough about air travel to make her wish come true?

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Primary ISBN: 9798875275753
Publication Date: August 2026
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Early Chapter Book, Age 05 or older

Community Represented: Somali/Somali American

Themes: Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Extended, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Somali Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Muslim, STEM

Setting: Unspecified

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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