Pub Date: August 20, 2019
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2019303426
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Price on Product
Target Age Group: 08 to 12
Physical Info: 0.90" H x 7.50" L x 5.10" W ( 0.55 lbs) 320 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography and Autobiography | Sports and Recreation | Women | Cultural and Regional | Olympics and Paralympics | Religion | Islam | Social Topics | Prejudice Racism and Colorism | Girls and Women | Places | United States
Description: "At the 2016 Olympic Games, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and she made history as the first Muslim American woman to win a medal. But before she was an Olympian, activist, and entrepreneur, Ibtihaj was a young outsider trying to find her place. Growing up in suburban New Jersey, Ibtihaj was often the only African American Muslim student in her class. When she discovered and fell in love with fencing, a sport most popular with affluent young white people, she stood out even more. Rivals and teammates often pointed out Ibtihaj's differences, telling her she would never succeed. Yet she powered on, rising above bigotry and other obstacles on the path to pursuing her dream"--Cover.
Review Quotes: Praise for Proud (Young Readers Edition): A New York Public Library Best Book of 2018
"Engaging...Muhammad's ability to face down multiple challenges will doubtless be inspiring to young readers."--The Washington Post