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Swimming Toward a Dream: Yusra Mardini''s Incredible Journey from Refugee to Olympic Swimmer

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By (author): Reem Faruqi

Illustrated by: Asma Enayeh

Growing up in Damascus, the pool was Yusra Mardinis happy place. She learned to swim before she could walk. And with swimming came a dream - to compete in the Olympic games. But when war came to Syria, Yusras home - and her pool - were no longer safe. Yusra and her sister set out on a harrowing journey, crossing the sea in search of safety. In the inspirational tale that follows, Yusras courageous spirit shines. Crammed on a too-small refugee boat, disaster strikes when the boats motor breaks! Scared but determined, Yusra plunges into the water and starts swimming. Infused with hope, Yusras story encourages readers to pursue their own dreams, revealing how she met waves of danger with strength and perseverance. One breath at a time. Readers will dive into this courageous tale of an athlete, refugee, and hero who inspired the world with her resolve to pursue her Olympic dream. See more
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Product Details
  • Weight: 428g
  • Dimensions: 222 x 270mm
  • Publication Date: 16 Oct 2023
  • Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co.
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781645679837

About Reem Faruqi

Reem Faruqi is the award-winning children's book author of Lailah's Lunchbox which is based on her own experiences as a young Muslim girl immigrating to the United States. She also wrote Amira's Picture Day and I Can Help and two middle grade novels Golden Girl and Unsettled. Her award-winning books have received many starred reviews and appeared on various Best of lists including Amira's Picture Day which was selected as an ALA Notable Book for 2022. After surviving Atlanta traffic and the school drop off Reem spends her days trying to write but instead gets distracted easily by her camera and buttery sunlight. She lives with her husband and three daughters. You can find her at www.ReemFaruqi.com. Asma Enayeh like Yusra grew up in Damascus Syria and is honored and thrilled to illustrate a story so close to her heart. A full-time children's book artist Asma has illustrated several previous books including Olive and Charlotte a tale of two princess sisters and The Unbreakable Thread about the bond between a mother and child. Besides creating art for her next book Asma enjoys crafting sweet treats in the kitchen and playing her sport of choice: tennis. An enthusiastic traveler Asma has visited more than 27 countries and currently lives in Dubai with her husband and two daughters. Find her online at www.asmaoriginal.com.

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