Sadiq and the Perfect Play

by Siman Nuurali, Anjan Sarkar (Illustrator)

Overview

Sadiq's big sister, Aliya, was recently cast in a community theater musical. When Sadiq and his friends hear her practicing, they decide to put on their own play for their friends and family. Sadiq volunteers to be the director, but when he makes decisions without his friends' input, everyone starts to get annoyed. Can they resolve their issues before the big performance?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515872870
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Series:	Sadiq
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.30(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	550L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Siman Nuurali grew up in Kenya. She now lives in Minnesota. Siman and her family are Somali— just like Sadiq and his family! She and her five children love to play badminton and board games together. Siman works at Children’s Hospital and in her free time she enjoys writing and reading.

Interviews

Somali American main character written by an #ownvoices author;,Focus on friendship, making connections with classmates and neighborhood kids, and trying new things;,Highlights a vibrant and diverse community and offers important representation of a supportive Somali family;,Perfectly leveled at grade 3;