EARLY CHAPTER BOOK SERIES: Book 3 in this easy chapter book series featuring a family from Syria by Lamda award-winning author Danny Ramadan, himself a former Syrian refugee. More Salma stories are on the way!UNIVERSAL THEMES: Tackles body image issues often not addressed in chapter books for this age group, but definitely experienced by girls this ageREPRESENTATION: Shows a young girl navigating the complexities of her religion and culture, sensitive and nuanced portrayal of a diverse diasporic Muslim community.GIRLS IN SPORTS: Salma joins the swim team which inspires many action-packed race which will keep readers on the edge of their seatsDYNAMIC AUTHOR: Danny Ramadan is a powerhouse author whose profile is only rising.BACKMATTER EXTRAS: Activity for kids in the back of each book in the series!FOR FANS OF: Dory Fantasmagory and Katie Woo and Friends