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Sadiq and the Community Garden by Siman Nuurali

Sadiq and the Community Garden
by Siman Nuurali, illustrated by Christos Skaltsas
Picture Window Books / Capstone

On the way to the library, Sadiq and his family pass an empty lot in their neighborhood. It looks like it could use some attention. Sadiq and his brothers and sisters come up with ideas for what the lot could be. A playground? A skatepark? Then a science unit about plants at school gives Sadiq and Hooyo another idea—a community garden! But where to begin? And how to get people involved? It’s up to Sadiq and his classmates to “dig in” and make the community garden a success!

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Sadiq and the Gamers by Siman Nuurali (Sadiq Series)

Sadiq and the Gamers by Siman Nuurali (Sadiq Series)
Illustrated by Christos Skaltsas
Capstone/Picture Window Books

Sadiq and his friends are starting a video game club at school. They have fun playing together and planning a tournament for the whole school to participate in. But when their club needs a service project, the club members are stumped. How can they help people with video games? Then, during a visit to a retirement home called Harmony House with his mother, Sadiq meets a man named Mr. Soto who could use some cheering up. Sadiq begins to form an idea. Could gaming be a way to help the residents at Harmony House?

Cover image and summary via Edelweiss

Sadiq and the Big Election by Siman Nuurali (Sadiq Series)

Sadiq and the Big Election by Siman Nuurali (Sadiq Series)
Illustrated by Christos Skaltsas
Capstone/Picture Window Books

Ms. Battersby has announced that Sadiq’s third-grade class will be having elections for student government! Everyone is buzzing with excitement, but Sadiq isn’t sure about any of it. Should he run for one of the positions? He does lots of research and gets good advice from his parents and siblings. Watching an inspiring speech finally helps him decide exactly what he wants to do. But when a good friend has the same idea, Sadiq questions his decision. Can friendships survive an election?

Cover image and summary via Edelweiss

Yasmin the Scientist by Saadia Faruqi

Yasmin the ScientistYasmin the Scientist by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Capstone

Everyone seems to have an idea for the science fair except for Yasmin! After some failed experiments, Yasmin’s snack break with Nani inspires an idea. Together they use kitchen science for sweet success!

Cover and summary via Capstone

Yasmin the Librarian by Saadia Faruqi

Yasmin the LibrarianYasmin the Librarian by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Capstone/Picture Window Books

It’s library day, and Yasmin is the helper! She loves shelving books, but suddenly, Yasmin discovers that her own special book is missing. How will she find it among all the other books?

Cover image and summary via Capstone

Yasmin the Recycler by Saadia Faruqi

Yasmin the RecyclerYasmin the Recycler by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Capstone/Picture Window Books

Yasmin is thrilled about her school’s new recycling program. But getting her friends to pitch in is no easy task! Will some creative thinking get Yasmin’s friends to be good recyclers?

Cover image and summary via Capstone

Yasmin the Singer by Saadia Faruqi

Yasmin the SingerYasmin the Singer by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Capstone/Picture Window Books

Yasmin is excited to attend a wedding party. But when the singing starts, Yasmin is too shy to join in. She finds a quiet spot to hide. So how does Yasmin suddenly find herself in the spotlight?

Cover image and summary via Capstone