If you're looking for a sports story that transcends the typical narrative about teamwork, give We Are Big Time a look. This book combines the typical new-kid story with a conversation about girls in sports. And more specifically, about being a Muslim girl in sports. We see a team that simply wants to play basketball without having to explain themselves but unexpectedly becoming ambassadors for the Muslim community. A sweet story that addresses racism and Islamaphobia without ever becoming threatening or violent. The athletics are nicely balanced with interpersonal issues so there's something here for most readers, sports fan or no.
Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley
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