The Proudest Blue

Synopsis:

“The Proudest Blue” is a heart-warming picture book written by Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali, and illustrated by Hatem Aly. The story follows Faizah, a young girl who admires her older sister Asiya’s beautiful blue hijab on her first day of school. Asiya’s decision to wear the hijab is met with bullying and negativity from some classmates, but Faizah stands by her sister’s side, proud of her cultural identity and family traditions.

Through their experiences, the book celebrates the importance of family relationships, cultural identity, and living in a multicultural society. It also conveys the value of respecting diversity and overcoming negativity. The story is a powerful and uplifting portrayal of Muslim sisters and their bond, as well as a celebration of the beauty and significance of the hijab.

Key Themes

• Family relationships and cultural identity
• Respect for diversity and overcoming negativity
• Importance of standing tall in the face of bullying
• Celebration of Muslim sisters and their bond
• Significance of the hijab in Muslim culture

This book is new!