Hena Khan’s WE ARE BIG TIME is a strong story with graphic novel elements by Safiya Zerrougui strengthen it even more with her meaningful emotive-filled panels. When Aliyah arrives from a close community in Florida, she worries about fitting in at her new school in Milwaukee, WI. At a classmate’s urging she joins the girls’ basketball team, all members hajab-wearing Muslims. While she finds acceptance, the outer world questions how things work so well. They’re concerned about prejudice and parental opinions while Aliyah worries about juggling homework and practice that will make the team successful and unified. There’s more information about this book in the purchase link below.