Proud: Living My American Dream

Title: Proud: Living My American Dream
Book List: Interesting Nonfiction & Biographies for Teens, Teen Nonfiction of and about Diverse Cultures
Published by: Little Brown
Author: Muhammad, Ibtihai
Genre: Teen
Pages: 304
ISBN13: 9780316477000

At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ibtihaj 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--in a sport most popular among wealthy white people, Ibtihaj often felt out of place. Ibtihaj was fast, hardworking, and devoted to her faith, but rivals and teammates (as well as coaches and officials) pointed out her differences, insisting she would never succeed. Yet Ibtihaj powered on. Her inspiring journey from a young outsider to an Olympic hero is a relatable, memorable, and uniquely American tale of hard work, determination, and self-reliance.

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