the proudest blue a story of hijab and family

If I go by how it was for me as a reader, and my interests, I would say 4 stars, I liked it, but if I can imagine an audience of hijab-wearing girls, I would say definitely 5 stars. And dealing with prejudice, staying strong through that. Wait, what's with all the counting (steps, and so on) and numbers in this book?! This book is really about celebrating differences.

Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. It was written By Olympic medalist, social activist (and hijab-wearing!) athlete Ibtihaj Muhammed with the help of (writer) She. This is book #18 (of 20) of 2019, and we liked it. “But if you understand who you are, one day they will too.My family reads all the Goodreads-award-nominated picture books every year. This empowering story is a beautiful gift that belongs on every bookshelf! “Some people won’t understand your hijab,” Mama had said. The story is inspired by her own experiences and her characters are inspired by her own two younger sisters. She is known for her outstanding career as a Sabre fencer and for being the first Muslim American woman to wear a hijab while competing for the United States in the Olympics. It is written by Olympic Medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad. Faizah is devastated by the hurtful words directed at her sister, but their solidarity and pride in being true to who they are prevail.īreathtaking, playful art and lyrical language illustrate the remarkable power of acceptance, confidence, and representation in this glorious and triumphant picture book. It means being strong.” Unfortunately, not all their classmates honor the beauty in Asiya wearing hijab. Her hijab is a bold and stunning blue “like the ocean waving to the sky.” The story is narrated by her proud younger sister Faizah who deeply admires Asiya and is overjoyed for her because “the first day of wearing hijab is important. The Proudest Blue showcases a special first day of school for Asiya as it is her first day wearing hijab. Published in 2019 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

The proudest blue a story of hijab and family