Salma Joins the Team

By Danny Ramadan

2024

First Published

4.36

Average Rating

112

Number of Pages

3H24M

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Salma

Series · 1 book

By Danny Ramadan

Picture book charmer Salma stars in a new early chapter book series! Book Salma Joins the Team Salma dreams of becoming a champion swimmer like her hero, Olympian Yusra Mardini. So when she signs up for her school’s swim club, it feels like her dreams could come true . . . until mean comments from older girls at the pool and women at her mosque spark body image and self-esteem issues. But with the help of her close friends and family―the team that always has her back―Salma is ready to claim her place in the pool. About the Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes, and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series. Over 17 awards for Salma the Syrian Chef ! PRAISE for Book 1, Salma Makes a Home “A forthright, tender perspective on childhood immigration.” ― Kirkus Reviews

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Author

Danny Ramadan

Author · 8 books

Danny Ramadan (He/Him) is a Syrian-Canadian author, public speaker and adovate for LGBTQ+ refugees. His debut novel, The Clothesline Swing, was shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Award, longlisted for Canada Reads, and named a Best Book of the Year by the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star. His children book, Salma the Syrian Chef, won the Nautilus Book Award, The Middle East Book Award, and named a Best Book by both Kirkus and School Library Journal. Ramadan’s forthcoming novel, The Foghorn Echoes (2022), and his memoir, Crooked Teeth (2024), to be released by Penguin Random House. Through his fundraising efforts, Ramadan raised over $250,000 for Syrian LGBTQ+ identifying refugees. He has an MFA in Creative Writing from UBC and currently lives in Vancouver with his husband.