Proud (Young Readers Edition)

In "Proud," Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad shares her inspiring journey from a young outsider in suburban New Jersey to a groundbreaking athlete who made history as the first Muslim American woman to compete in the Olympics wearing hijab and the first to win a medal. Facing prejudice and obstacles along the way, Ibtihaj navigates her passion for fencing in a predominantly white sport, demonstrating resilience and determination. Enhanced with personal anecdotes and never-before-published photographs, this memoir is a powerful testament to faith, family, hard work, and self-reliance.