
By Ibtihaj Muhammad, Hatem Aly (Illustrator)
Part of the The Proudest Blue series
Can Faizah conquer her fears and shine at the fencing tournament?
Faizah loves her community and fencing lessons, but when the spotlight turns on her, fear takes over. With a tournament looming, she must find the courage to stand tall. Guided by her mother's wisdom and her own determination, Faizah faces the challenge of overcoming her fears. Will she discover the bravery within to lead and excel? This story of love, family, and courage invites readers to join Faizah on her journey to self-discovery and empowerment.
In this call to bravery from Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad, Faizah learns to overcome her fears and stand in front of the crowd in this beautiful celebration of family, fencing, and community. Faizah loves being part of the community at her mosque, and she loves being part of the group at her fencing lessons. When all eyes are on her, though, Faizah freezes up. Mama says bravery will come with time, but there’s a fencing tournament coming up–does Faizah have what it takes to be bold? Love, honesty, and courage shine through every page of this empowering picture book from the bestselling, award-winning team behind The Proudest Blue and The Kindest Red.
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