Proud - Living My American Dream

Informationen zum Autor Ibtihaj Muhammad is a New York Times bestselling author, fencer, and the first Muslim American woman in hijab to compete for the United States in the Olympic Games. She is also the first female Muslim American to medal at the Olympic Games, winning bronze in the women's saber team event. Named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the world, she serves as a sports ambassador for the US State Department, cofounded Athletes for Impact and her clothing company Louella, and inspired the first hijabi Barbie in her likeness. Ibtihaj invites you to visit her online at ibtihajmuhammad.com. Klappentext At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and made history as the first Muslim-American woman to medal. But it wasn't an easy road. This adaptation of "Proud: My Fight for an Unlikely American Dream" tells a timeless, uniquely American tale of hard work, determination, and resilience. Zusammenfassung A young readers edition of the powerful story of Olympic fencer, black Muslim activist, and Time "100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj Muhammad, an inspiring all-American tale about overcoming obstacles, racism, and pressure on the way to following her dream.

Product details

• Authors: Ibtihaj Muhammad
• Publisher: Little Brown USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2018
• EAN: 9780316477000
• ISBN: 978-0-316-47700-0
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Girls & Women, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Religion / Islam, Biography: sport, Children’s / Teenage: General interest