ALMOST SUNSET

In a contemporary middle grade graphic novel debut that Gene Luen Yang calls funny endearing and an intimate look at a Muslim family Almost Sunset follows a young Muslim American boy during Ramadan as he finds the balance between his family traditions and his secular middle school life. Perfect for fans of Swim Team and Chunky.It's almost sunset and Hassan has been dreaming about eating since the sun came up. The month of Ramadan has begun and not eating until sundown intensifies his already busy days full of homework soccer and gaming. And since his teachers and friends at school barely understand Ramadan and its traditions it's easier to just...not mention it.As the month stretches on Hassan's family and community grow closer together. They wake up before sunrise every morning feast when the sun goes down and attend mosque in the evenings. Can Hassan balance it all during the hectic holy month—faith tradition school and fun too?