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By Ibtihaj Muhammad

A fencer breaks barriers, defying odds to achieve Olympic glory.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 708 ratings

304 pages· 61,632 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Ibtihaj Muhammad, an African American Muslim, defies expectations in the world of fencing, a sport dominated by affluent white athletes. Facing prejudice and doubt, she perseveres, becoming the first American to compete in a hijab at the Olympics and winning a medal. Her journey from a New Jersey outsider to an international icon is a testament to faith, family, and resilience. Discover how she overcame obstacles to achieve her dreams and inspire others in this powerful narrative of determination and triumph.

From the publisher

A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family’s vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community in this “compassionate, timely novel” (Booklist, starred review) from the award-winning author of It’s Ramadan, Curious George and Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns. Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happy just hanging out with her best friend, Soojin. Except now that she’s in middle school everything feels different. Soojin is suddenly hanging out with Emily, one of the “cool” girls in the class, and even talking about changing her name to something more “American.” Does Amina need to start changing too? Or hiding who she is to fit in? While Amina grapples with these questions, she is devastated when her local mosque is vandalized. Amina’s Voice brings to life the joys and challenges of a young Pakistani-American and highlights the many ways in which one girl’s voice can help bring a diverse community together to love and support each other.

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