Almost Sunset

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Navigating a month of school, an upcoming soccer championship while fasting for Ramadan, can be tough. Luckily, Hassan has a winning combo of family, friends and faith - and his goals in sight!

Its almost sunset, and Hassan has been dreaming about eating since the sun rose this morning. Hes facing a hectic month of homework, gaming and soccer, all while fasting every day for the holy month of Ramadan. Not eating until sundown intensifies Hassans already stretched days his teachers and friends barely understand Ramadan and its traditions, and its especially tough keeping up with soccer practice, as the teams first game looms in a few weeks.

At the same time, Ramadan brings Hassans family and community closer together, from waking up at 4am every morning to feasting and attending mosque in the evenings. Throughout this epic month, while the secular world flows on a different path, Ramadan becomes a steadying force in Hassans life while illuminating surprises about his family, his faith soccer too! and most importantly, Hassans own path ahead.

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Relatable, clever, and authentic! Hassan's story will resonate with every Muslim. * HATEM ALY, New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Proudest Blue *
One of the years best graphic novels. * JASON SHIGA, creator of Meanwhile and Adventuregame Comics *
A heartfelt and hilarious story about a kid whos just trying to follow the rules. * PEDRO MARTN, creator of Newbery Honorwinning Mexikid *
Your heart will melt and your mouth will water as you follow Hassan, who balances faith, grades, soccer, and an empty stomach during Ramadan. * TERRI LIBENSON, author of the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series *
Funny, endearing, and an intimate look at a Muslim family. * GENE LUEN YANG, bestselling author of American Born Chinese *

Author Bio

Wahab Algarmi is a writer from the San Francisco Bay Area, specialising in visual storytelling. He graduated from the Academy of Art University after studying with Pixar Studios story artists, and has written role-playing games for Night Owl Workshop and been a Story Artist for Floating World Animation. Wahab currently writes and teaches for StoryboardArt.org, an online art school, and his previous comics work includes the webcomic The Society of Unordinary Young Ladies, a story of female spies made up of TV sitcom characters.