We Are Big Time (A Graphic Novel)

<b>SWISH! Cheer courtside for a Muslim teen as she joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team and learns that she’s much more than a score. This energetic graphic novel is inspired by a true story!<br><br>“A slam dunk!" —Minh Lê<br><br>A <i>GOOD HOUSEKEEPING</i> BEST KIDS’ BOOK AWARD WINNER</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 the team''s captain, Noura, isn''t 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. As they strengthen their skills on the court, Aliya and the Peace Academy team discover that it takes more than talent to be great--it''s teamwork and self-confidence that defines 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.