Sumaya Solves the Shining Stars Problem
Written by Aisha Ahmed
Illustrated by Hamnah Rizwan
Published by Picture Window Books
Inspired by a library book, Sumaya wants to go stargazing—in the middle of the day! She’s frustrated that she can’t see any stars shining when the sun is out, and she wants to know why. Will a simple experiment solve the shining stars problem?
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Primary ISBN: 9798875275838
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: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Somali Featured Words, Outdoor Exploration, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Muslim, STEM
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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