Sadiq is looking forward to being a drummer in the school band when he's old enough. When Hooyo shows Sadiq a family heirloom--a drum called a durbaan--Sadiq can't wait to show his mother's drum to his friends at school. His new friend Gabi, who's deaf, shares his love of drums. But then a mishap occurs with Hooyo's durbaan. How will Sadiq explain it to Hooyo, and can he make things right?
About the Author and Illustrator
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.
Christos Skaltsas, born and raised in Athens, Greece, holds a BFA in Animation from the School of Visual Arts. He worked on animated films and TV seri