Salma Joins the Team
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024

Salma Joins the Team

By Danny Ramadan, Anna Bron (Illustrator)

Part of the Salma series

A young swimmer faces self-doubt and bullying but finds strength in her community.

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112 pages
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Salma dreams of swimming glory, inspired by Olympian Yusra Mardini. Joining her school's swim club, she faces harsh comments that challenge her self-esteem. With her friends and family's unwavering support, Salma must overcome these obstacles to find her place in the pool. Can she rise above the negativity and achieve her dreams? This heartfelt story explores identity, resilience, and the power of community.

From the publisher

Picture book charmer Salma stars in a new early chapter book series!Book Three: Salma Joins the TeamSalma dreams of becoming a champion swimmer like her hero, Olympian Yusra Mardini. So when she signs up for her school’s swim club, it feels like her dreams could come true . . . until mean comments from older girls at the pool and women at her mosque spark body image and self-esteem issues. But with the help of her close friends and family–the team that always has her back–Salma is ready to claim her place in the pool.About the Series: Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes, and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series.Over 17 awards for Salma the Syrian Chef!PRAISE for Book 1, Salma Makes a Home”A forthright, tender perspective on childhood immigration.” –Kirkus Reviews

At a glance
Format
Pages
112
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
710L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about homeBooks about immigration and emigrationBooks about sports and recreationBooks about family
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
March 12, 2024
Publisher
Annick Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781773218281

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