Proud: Living My American Dream

The inspiring and critically acclaimed all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, New York Times bestselling author, and Time "100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj Muhammad

At the 2016 Olympic Games, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and she made history as the first Muslim American woman to win a medal. But before she was an Olympian, activist, and entrepreneur, Ibtihaj was a young outsider trying to find her place.

Growing up in suburban New Jersey, Ibtihaj was often the only African American Muslim student in her class. When she discovered and fell in love with fencing, a sport most popular with affluent young white people, she stood out even more. Rivals and teammates often pointed out Ibtihaj's differences, telling her she would never succeed. Yet she powered on, rising above bigotry and other obstacles on the path to pursue her dream.

Ibtihaj's inspiring journey from humble beginnings to the international stage is told in her own words and enhanced with helpful advice and never-before-published photographs. Proud is an all-American tale of faith, family, hard work, and self-reliance.

Author: Ibtihaj Muhammad
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 07/24/2018
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.80w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780316477000
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.7
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 195867 / Proud: Living My American Dream (Young Readers Edition)


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2018 pg. 105
School Library Journal 05/01/2019 pg. 93
Booklist 07/01/2018 pg. 45
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2018 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Ibtihaj Muhammad is a New York Times bestselling author, fencer, and the first Muslim American woman in hijab to compete for the United States in the Olympic Games. She is also the first female Muslim American to medal at the Olympic Games, winning bronze in the women's saber team event. Named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the world, she serves as a sports ambassador for the US State Department, cofounded Athletes for Impact and her clothing company Louella, and inspired the first hijabi Barbie in her likeness. Ibtihaj invites you to visit her online at ibtihajmuhammad.com.