The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad and SK Ali
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Title: The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
Author: Ibtihaj Muhammad and SK Ali; illustrated by Hatem Aly
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Reading Age/Grade Level: 3-9 years
Summary:
A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one's first day of hijab–by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad.
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With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab–a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.
Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.
What Our Vetting Team Has To Say:
“I liked how the bullies weren't given faces. They were shadows and there was a reason they weren't confronted. It was because their words belonged to them. They didn't need to give them power or substance. I liked that a lot.”
“Yes. I feel like this is a great book not just for religious diversity, but also for bullying. I feel like I can use this with my kids in my therapy space for alternative ways to deal with a bully.”
