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?
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Yasmin 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!
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Yasmin 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?
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Yasmin 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?
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Yasmin 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?
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