The Proudest Blue
Book 1 of The Proudest Blue Series
Age 5+
Picture Storybooks Personal & Social Issues: Racism & Multiculturalism Religion & Beliefs: General Interest
Asiya's hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave.
It’s Faizah’s first day of school, and her older sister Asiya’s first day of hijab – made of a beautiful blue fabric. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful. In the face of hurtful, confusing words, will Faizah find new ways to be strong?
This is an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond shared by siblings and of being proud of who you are, from Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad.
A New York Times Bestseller and an Amazon Best Book of 2019.
Creators
Ibtihaj Muhammad is a fencer and the first Muslim American woman in hijab to compete and to win a medal for the United States in the Olympic Games. An activist, speaker and entrepreneur, Ibtihaj has written a memoir, Proud, and inspired the first hijabi Barbie in her likeness.
Hatem Aly is the illustrator of many books, including the Newbury Honor Book The Inquisitor's Tale. Hatem was born in Egypt, and currently lives in Canada with his wife, son and their many pets.
Reviews
I enjoyed this book on many levels and can imagine that young Muslim girls would love the change to see themselves represented in a picture book. A book that celebrates tradition and the knowledge that looking ‘different’ is okay
Magpies
‘The Proudest Blue’ celebrates sisterhood and how special a sibling bond is. It explores identity through culture, religion and the importance of individuality and your own voice.
Souza Says
