Almost Sunset: Wahab Algarmi

ALMOST SUNSET
By Wahab Algarmi
Genre: Middle Grade Fiction | Graphic Novel | Muslim Representation | Family & Cultural Identity
Recommended Age: 8–12 years

Faith, family, and finding your place.

Ramadan has begun, and Hassan has one big challenge: making it through the day without thinking about food! Between homework, soccer, gaming, and fasting until sunset, his days are busier than ever. At school, where few people understand Ramadan, Hassan often keeps his faith and traditions to himself. But as his family and community come together to celebrate the holy month, he begins to discover how to balance his Muslim identity with the everyday adventures of middle school.

Told through engaging illustrations and heartfelt humor, this charming graphic novel explores faith, belonging, family traditions, and the challenges of growing up between different worlds.

A funny, heartwarming story about embracing your identity and finding balance between tradition, friendship, and everyday life.