Proud (Young Readers Edition): Living My American Dream: Muhammad, Ibtihaj

Proud (Young Readers Edition): An All-American Tale of Faith, Family, Hard Work, and Perseverance by Ibtihaj Muhammad is a heartfelt memoir that tells the story of the first American to compete wearing hijab at the Olympic Games.

Growing up in suburban New Jersey as the only African American Muslim student in her class, Ibtihaj faced bigotry and other obstacles on her path to pursuing her dream of becoming an Olympian.

Despite these challenges, she powered on, rising above them with faith, family, hard work, and self-reliance.

This inspiring memoir is a must-read for young readers who will find Ibtihaj's journey both relatable and aspirational.

With helpful advice and never-before-published photographs, Proud (Young Readers Edition) is an all-American tale of faith, family, hard work, and self-reliance that will inspire young readers to pursue their dreams and overcome any obstacle in their path.