  | Not yet : the story of an unstoppable skater Author: Davis, Hadley | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
After watching an ice-skating movie, young Zahra sets her mind to learn how to ice skate even though her family and friends doubt her abilities. After all, she's too old to learn, the rink is too cold, and figure skaters don't look like her ... not yet at least! An inspiring tale of self-empowerment and perseverance.
| Added Entry - Personal Name: | Lari, Zahra |
| Illustrator: | Alfageeh, Sara |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 2.40 Points: .5 Quiz: 551362 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/01/24)
Booklist (02/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/01/2024 Zahra is determined to be a figure skater, even though there's only one rink in her entire country. Her many detractors pepper her with questions, and to each query (Do you own a pair of skates? Do you have a fancy outfit? Have you ever had a lesson?), she responds with a confident, Not yet. The next morning, her father takes her to the city, buys her skates, and takes her to the rink, where Zahra falls, and falls again, and again. After a particularly bad spill, her father gently asks, Had enough? Zahra slowly struggles to her feet, makes one more try, and, as she glides away, says, Not yet! This charming picture book is based on the life of Zahra Lari, the first woman to compete in international skating competitions while wearing a hijab. The affirming text is accompanied by bright, cheerful illustrations featuring characters with wonderfully expressive faces. Even when sprawled flat on the ice, Zahra is a totally relatable role model for her grit, courage, and determination. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
