{"product_id":"we-are-big-time-a-graphic-novel-hardcover","title":"We Are Big Time: (A Graphic Novel) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHena Khan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSafiya Zerrougui\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSWISH! Cheer courtside for a Muslim teen as she joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team and learns that she's much more than a score. This energetic graphic novel is inspired by a true story! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A slam dunk!\" --Minh L? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAliya 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAliya's still excited to have teammates (although the team's captain, Noura, isn't really Aliya's \u003ci\u003ebiggest \u003c\/i\u003efan), and their new coach really understands basketball (even if she doesn't know much about being Muslim). This season should be a blast...\u003ci\u003eif \u003c\/i\u003ethey could just start to win. As they strengthen their skills on the court, Aliya and the Peace Academy team discover that it takes more than talent to be great--it's teamwork and self-confidence that defines true success. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Crossover \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eRoller Girl, \u003c\/i\u003ethis 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle-grade novel \u003ci\u003eAmina's Voice\u003c\/i\u003e, which was selected as a Best Book of the Year by \u003ci\u003eKirkus, \u003c\/i\u003eNPR, \u003ci\u003eWashington Post, \u003c\/i\u003e and Chicago Public Library. Her other titles include \u003ci\u003eAmina's Song\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e More to the Story\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Zara's Rules series and picture books \u003ci\u003eGolden Domes and Silver Lanterns\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnder My Hijab\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIt's Ramadan, Curious George\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSafiya 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!\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.1 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751142949152,"sku":"9780593430484","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/76318c6ca02410dda7f9e54efad6509a_735824ae-6827-46f0-b79a-7c6a42cd273e.webp?v=1779965556","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/we-are-big-time-a-graphic-novel-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}