AbdulQaadir, Bilqis

Lion on the Inside: How One Girl Changed Basketball

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ISBN 13:: 9781525310034
author:: AbdulQaadir, Bilqis
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Kids Can Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 40
Dimensions:: 25.7 x 23.1 x 1.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Children's, Biography & Autobiography, Women,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 20 working days

£19.67

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Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir's story is one of perseverance and conviction. Born to play basketball, she rose through the ranks from three years old with her own hoop to becoming a varsity team star by seventeen. Her achievements were remarkable, including being invited to play at the White House with President Obama. However, Bilqis faced challenges that tested her faith and her passion for the game. International headgear regulations forced her to make difficult choices about her Muslim identity and her love of basketball. Undeterred, she led a campaign to have the rule reversed, advocating for girls and women in sport who face similar obstacles. This inspiring true story showcases Bilqis's remarkable journey, highlighting her courage and determination as she fights for what is right.

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