The proudest blue ibtihaj muhammad
'Stark, spiky silhouettes suggest the impact of casual unkindness, while strong, simple poetic language evokes Asiya's calm determination to ignore intolerance' GUARDIAN 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. In the face of hurtful, confusing words, will Faizah find new ways to be strong? The Proudest Blue READ ALONG I’m so excited to share the first virtual reading of my children’s book ‘The Proudest Blue’ I wanted to share this moment with kids around the world some who may no longer be able to get to the library and others who never had access to my book. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful. It’s Faizah’s first day of school, and her older sister Asiya’s first day of hijab – made of a beautiful blue fabric. ‘A ground-breaking picture book about religion, sisterhood and identity' Waterstones Best Picture Books of 2020Īsiya's hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave. A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2019!