SWISH! Cheer courtside for a Muslim teen as she joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team and learns that shes much more than a score. This energetic graphic novel is inspired by a true story! A slam dunk! --Minh Lê Aliya 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. Aliyas still excited to have teammates (although the teams captain, Noura, isnt really Aliyas biggest fan), and their new coach really understands basketball (even if she doesnt know much about being Muslim). This season should be a blast...if they could just start to win. As they strengthen their skills on the court, Aliya and the Peace Academy team discover that it takes more than talent to be great--its teamwork and self-confidence that defines true success. For fans of The Crossover and Roller Girl, this 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. nSWISH! Cheer courtside for a Muslim teen as she joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team and learns that shes much more than a score. This energetic graphic novel is inspired by a true story! A slam dunk! --Minh Lê A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST KIDS BOOK AWARD WINNER Aliya 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. Aliyas still excited to have teammates (although the teams captain, Noura, isnt really Aliyas biggest fan), and their new coach really understands basketball (even if she doesnt know much about being Muslim). This season should be a blast...if they could just start to win. As they strengthen their skills on the court, Aliya and the Peace Academy team discover that it takes more than talent to be great--its teamwork and self-confidence that defines true success. For fans of The Crossover and Roller Girl, this 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. nSWISH! 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 shes much more than a score. Aliya is new to Wisconsin, and everything feels different than Florida. The Islamic scho