'Hatem Aly's ink-wash and watercolour illustrations perfectly complement the lyricism of Muhammed and Ali's moving text. * 'This excellent story about identity, visibility, and confidence, touches on rites of passage, bonds between sisters, and bullying and is unapologetic in tackling misconceptions and demanding equality.'- School Library Journal, starred review However, when a girl in her class questions what is on her sister’s head, Faizah begins to worry about her sister. In this extraordinary moment in history, many parents on our (mostly white) staff have also been thinking and learning about how important it is not just to identify racism but also to actively. The hijab is a beautiful shade of blue and Faizah is so excited for her sister. Ali (Contributor), Hatem Aly (Illustrator) 4. THE PROUDEST BLUE SUMMARY Faizah is very excited for the first day of school because her sister, Asiya, is wearing a hijab to school for the first time. Ali (With) 5.0 Hardcover (New Edition) 15.99 17.99 Save 11 Hardcover 15.99 eBook 9.99 Audiobook 0. This story, as both window and mirror, inevitably educates, but more important, it encourages pride in and respect for hijab through a tale of two sisters, their bond strengthened by faith.'- Booklist, starred review The Proudest Blue Ibtihaj Muhammad (Primary Contributor), S.K. The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad, Hatem Aly (Illustrator), S. * 'Aly's ink-wash-and-pencil illustrations settle and soar along with the language. * 'A lovely blend of emotional lyricism and closely observed everyday life.'- Publishers Weekly, starred review Triumphant and true.'- Kirkus Reviews, starred review The lovely, playful illustrations by Aly capture the spirit of imagination and sisterly solidarity in the face of bullying.'- New York Times Book Review A ground-breaking picture book about religion, sisterhood and identity Waterstones Best Picture Books of 2020Asiyas hijab is like.

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