Ibtihaj Muhammad, left, at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville engages in conversation after signing her book Thursday, July 26. Muhammad excelled in fencing in a world of wealthy white men. She initially struggled to fit in, however, she prevailed. She became the first woman in hijab (head covering) to compete for the U.S. Olympic team and earned a bronze team saber medal. Her book, ‘Proud’ recalls her story. Jason Crane/The Voice