We Are Big Time: (A Graphic Novel)

We Are Big Time: (A Graphic Novel) - Paperback

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We Are Big Time: (A Graphic Novel) - Paperback

We Are Big Time: (A Graphic Novel) - Paperback

by Hena Khan
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by Hena Khan (Author), Safiya Zerrougui (Illustrator)

SWISH! Cheer courtside for a Muslim teen in this graphic novel--inspired by a true story--as she joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team and learns that she's much more than a score.

Aliya is new to Wisconsin, and everything feels different than Florida. The Islamic school is bigger, the city is colder, and her new basketball team is... well, they stink.

Aliya's still excited to have teammates (although Noura's not really Aliya's biggest fan) and their new coach really understands basketball (even if she doesn't know much about being Muslim.) This season should be a blast...if they could just start to win.

Join Aliya and the Peace Academy on a headline-making season where they strengthen their skills and their Muslim identities--all while discovering that it takes more than talent to be great, and that teamwork and self-confidence can define true success.

For fans of The Crossover and Roller Girl, this graphic novel goes big with humor and heart as it explores culture and perceptions, fitting in and standing out, and finding yourself, both on and off the court.

Author Biography

Hena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle grade novels Amina's Voice, which was selected as a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus, NPR, Washington Post, and Chicago Public Library. Her other titles include Amina's Song, More to the Story, and the Zara's Rules series and picture books Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Under My Hijab, and It's Ramadan, Curious George, among others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her family.

Safiya Zerrougui is a cartoonist, character designer, and illustrator based in Montreal, Quebec. She's worked with Netflix, Disney TVA and HBO Max as a character designer and visual development artist. Safiya's work pulls inspiration from her Kabyle heritage, fashion history, bold colors, and intricate patterns. Give her a sketchbook, a cup of coffee, and a museum archive website and she'll be entertained for hours!
Number of Pages: 240
Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.9 x 5.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 06, 2024
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: We Are Big Time
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 1
ISBN9780593430477
Author Hena Khan
PublisherAlfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
GenreChildren, Sports, and Comics & graphic novels
FormatPaperback
PublishedAugust 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages240
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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H. A. Rey and his wife, Margret, first introduced the world to the big-hearted, fun-loving troublemaker-hero Curious George in 1941, and young readers have been in love with him ever since. Hena Khan is a Pakistani-American Muslim who was born and raised in Maryland. The mother of two she has written many picture books for children and is thrilled to be introducing Curious George to his first Muslim holiday!

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