Game changers : stories of hijabi athletes from around the world
Title
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Game changers : stories of hijabi athletes from around the world
Personal Author EPSB
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Charlene Smith
Summary
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This illustrated nonfiction anthology features the stories of 13 inspiring hijabi athletes from around the world. Meet 13 hijabi athletes changing the rules of sport. Many of these women were the first in their sport to compete 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 they could participate.
Year Published
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2025
Physical Description
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viii, 70 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject
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Muslim athletes -- Biography.
Muslim women -- Biography.
Women athletes -- Biography.
Hijab (Islamic clothing).
Genre
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Biographies.
Personal narratives.
Added Author
:
Tariq, Natalya,
Summary
:
This illustrated nonfiction anthology features the stories of 13 inspiring hijabi athletes from around the world. Meet 13 hijabi athletes changing the rules of sport. Many of these women were the first in their sport to compete 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 they could participate.
ISBN
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9781459838048
Publisher
:
Victoria, BC : Orca Book Publishers, 2025.
Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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A. Blair McPherson | 796.092 SMI | Book | 31458000296932 | Non-Fiction |