{"product_id":"we-are-big-time-9780593899052","title":"We Are Big Time","description":"\u003cb\u003eSWISH! Cheer courtside for a Muslim teen in this graphic novel--inspired by a true story--as she joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team and learns that she's much more than a score.\u003c\/b\u003e \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 Noura's not 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoin Aliya and the Peace Academy on a headline-making season where they strengthen their skills and their Muslim identities--all while discovering that it takes more than talent to be great, and that teamwork and self-confidence can define 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle grade novels \u003ci\u003eAmina's Voice\u003c\/i\u003e, which was selected as a Best Book of the Year by \u003ci\u003eKirkus, \u003c\/i\u003eNPR, Washington Post, 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. \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!\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50893338640658,"sku":"9780593899052","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a3598377-8ea1-4560-824d-7404ce9ae4bb.jpg?v=1748527328","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/we-are-big-time-9780593899052","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}