Siman Nuurali Knihy

Will their friendship survive when eight-year-olds Saliq and Manny both decide to run for class president?

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?

It's Ramadan! In the spirit of the season, Sadiq and his friends want to give back to their community. The friends band together to raise money to build a new school for children in Somalia. They decide to put on a community iftar as a fund-raiser, but not everyone agrees where their efforts should be spent. Can they find a way to work together?

Sadiq's big sister, Aliya, was recently cast in a community theatre musical. When Sadiq and his friends hear her practising, 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?

"This popular West African tale follows the events of the famous race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise."--

Sadiq's class is the only one in school with no classroom pet! Not only that, but Sadiq has never had a pet of his own. So Sadiq gathers some classmates to help him solve this problem. What kind of pet would be perfect for their class? A lizard? Soon it's up to Sadiq and friends to convince their teacher that they have found the perfect pet match.

When Sadiq's father leaves on a business trip, he worries he'll miss his baba too much. But Baba has a story for Sadiq: the story of the Desert Star. Learning about Baba's passion for the stars sparks Sadiq's interest. But can Sadiq find others who are willing to help him start the star club of his dreams?

When a neighbour can't take care of his garden because of an injury, Sadiq's parents volunteer him to help out. Sadiq is frustrated. He'd rather be playing video games or soccer with his friends! To make it more fun, Sadiq gathers together some friends to help. But can they care for their neighbour's garden and have fun at the same time?

Sadiq's parents suggest he takes up running. From the start, Sadiq has a bad attitude about Run Club. Can his coach convince him that being tough and competitive doesn't always mean tackling and hitting?