The Proudest Blue
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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! 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. 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.
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Mama: Don't carry around the hurtful words that others say. Drop them. They are not yours to keep.
Beautiful and beautifully illustrated book. Told from the perspective of a little girl, Faizah, whose big sister, Asiya, is wearing hijab for the first day of sixth grade. All the ways Faizah looks up to, and looks for validation from, Asiya, and how beautiful she thinks her sister's scarf is. A really sweet picture book.
A young girl experiences with her sister a coming of age tradition of picking out her(the older sister's) first hijab! Her sister goes with this proud blue - a vibrant color that reminds her of the sky and ocean. She draws pictures in class of her and her sister both wearing the hajab and she is beaming with pride for her sister!
This book also encounters some bullies - the sister is still proud to show her faith and tradition that it can not diminish the beautiful blue, the young sister loves and wants to stand up but finds inner strength ~
Also, be sure to read about the author who is an accomplished american fencer and was the inspiration for the first hijab wearing barbie doll!
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