Game Changers: Stories of Hijabi Athletes from around the World - Hardcover

Title: Game Changers: Stories of Hijabi Athletes from around the World - Hardcover
Author: Charlene Smith / Illustrated by Natalya Tariq
ISBN: 9781459838048
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

★ “Profiles 13 inspirational athletes…Written and illustrated by two hijabi, these uplifting profiles set off by cheerful illustrations are sure to spark interest. Great for readers passionate about athletics and hijabi representation.”—Booklist, starred review

Meet 13 inspiring hijabi athletes who are changing the rules.

Many of these women were the first in their sport to compete while wearing the hijab. Some were up against cultural traditions that didn't allow girls to play sports. And some fought to have institutional anti-hijab rules changed so that they, and Muslim girls after them, would be able to compete.

Discover the stories of Egyptian beach volleyball player Doaa Elghobashy, UAE hockey player Fatima Al Ali, Afghani soccer player Hajar Abulfazl and Syrian-American runner Rahaf Khatib, among many others. Game Changers shows the next generation of Muslim girls that they don't have to choose between following their religion and following their dreams.

About the author
Charlene Smith is a hijabi who tries to keep up with her six children in various sports. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta. She enjoys downhill skiing in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta in the winter and summers downhill mountain biking in the Coast and Columbia Mountains of British Columbia. Game Changers is her first book.