{"product_id":"game-changers-stories-of-hijabi-athletes-from-around-the-world-hardcover","title":"Game Changers: Stories of Hijabi Athletes from Around the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharlene Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNatalya Tariq\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eShireen Ahmed\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ \"Profiles 13 inspirational athletes...Written and illustrated by two hijabi, these uplifting profiles set off by cheerful illustrations are sure to spark interest. Great for readers passionate about athletics and hijabi representation.\"\u003cem\u003e--Booklist, starred review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet 13 inspiring hijabi athletes who are changing the rules.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany of these women were the first in their sport to compete while wearing the hijab. Some were up against cultural traditions that didn't allow girls to play sports. And some fought to have institutional anti-hijab rules changed so that they, and Muslim girls after them, would be able to compete.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover the stories of Egyptian beach volleyball player Doaa Elghobashy, UAE hockey player Fatima Al Ali, Afghani soccer player Hajar Abulfazl and Syrian-American runner Rahaf Khatib, among many others. \u003cem\u003eGame Changers\u003c\/em\u003e shows the next generation of Muslim girls that they don't have to choose between following their religion and following their dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe epub edition of this title is fully accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe belong here!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet 13 inspiring hijabi athletes! Many of these women were the first in their sport to play while wearing the hijab. Some overcame cultural expectations that discouraged girls from playing sports. And some fought to change institutional anti-hijab rules so that they would be able to compete. No matter the sport, these game-changing athletes show the next generation of Muslim girls that they don't have to choose between following their religion and following their dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharlene Smith \u003c\/strong\u003eis a hijabi who tries to keep up with her six children in various sports. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta, and spends her summers downhill mountain biking in the Coast and Columbia Mountains of British Columbia. \u003cem\u003eGame Changers\u003c\/em\u003e is her first book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatalya Tariq\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator based in Ottawa, who grew up in Russia and lived in Saudi Arabia. With a professional background in translation, Natalya has a keen interest in different countries, languages and cultures. She started illustration in 2021 as a hobby and developed her art into a second career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.2 x 7.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63493205623133,"sku":"9781459838048","price":33.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/16V8ts5cPL9781459838048.webp?v=1771480461","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/game-changers-stories-of-hijabi-athletes-from-around-the-world-hardcover","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}