The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

Author

Ibtihaj Muhammad

S.K. Ali

Illustrator

Hatem Aly

Book 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.

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.

Islam, Hijab, Family, Sisterhood, Bullying, Muslim

Age Range
Ages 4 to 8 (grades K-3), Ages 9 to 12 (grades 4-7)
ISBN #
0316519006
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Book Category
Islam