We Are Big Time : (a Graphic Novel)

By: Hena Khan

Published by Random House Children's Books, 2024-08-06

<b>SWISH! Cheer courtside for a Muslim teen in this graphic novel—inspired by a true story—as she joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team and learns that she’s much more than a score.</b><br><br>Aliya is new to Wisconsin, and everything feels different than Florida. The Islamic school is bigger, the city is colder, and her new basketball team is… well, they stink.<br><br>Aliya’s still excited to have teammates (although Noura's not really Aliya's <i>biggest </i>fan) and their new coach really understands basketball (even if she doesn't know much about being Muslim.) This season should be a blast...<i>if </i>they could just start to win.<br><br>Join Aliya and the Peace Academy on a headline-making season where they strengthen their skills and their Muslim identities--all while discovering that it takes more than talent to be great, and that teamwork and self-confidence can define true success. <br><br>For fans of <i>The Crossover </i>and <i>Roller Girl, </i>this graphic novel goes big with humor and heart as it explores culture and perceptions, fitting in and standing out, and finding yourself, both on and off the court.