Bibliograph

Proud, living my American dream, Ibtihaj Muhammad

Type

Label

Proud, living my American dream, Ibtihaj Muhammad

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages: 8-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Proud

Responsibility statement

Ibtihaj Muhammad

Sub title

living my American dream

Summary

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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification