The Proudest Blue

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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
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Author Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali
Language English
Genre Children's literature, Picture book
Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date
September 10, 2019
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardcover, paperback), Audio
Pages36
ISBN 978-0-31-651900-7

The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family is a children's picture book written by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali, illustrated by Hatem Aly, and published September 10, 2019 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. The book is a New York Times best seller.

Contents

The book was inspired by Muhammad's experiences wearing a hijab. [1]

Summary

The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family follows sisters Asiya and Faizah. Asiya is celebrating her first day of wearing a hijab. Although most kids in their class are struggling to understand, Faizah and Asiya are proud of what the hijab represents in their Muslim faith and culture.

Faizah spends most of the book worrying for her sister. When students make unkind comments about Asiya's hijab, Faizah is shocked to see her turn away from the bullies and drop their hurtful words. At the end of the book, Faizah learns the bullies do not upset Asiya. She watches her sister continue to wear her hijab with pride. She follows her sister’s examples and ignores the bullies. As the sisters head home, Faizah can’t wait to wear her own blue first-day hijab. [2]

Reception

The Proudest Blue received starred reviews from Kirkus , [3] Publishers Weekly , [4] School Library Journal , [5] and Booklist , [6] as well as a positive review from The New York Times . [7]

The book also received the following accolades:

References

  1. ↑ "Ibtihaj Muhammad". 2016. Archived from the original on 2023-10-22. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  2. ↑ Kirsten (2021-10-31). "The Proudest Blue Activities and Comprehension Questions". Children's Library Lady. Archived from the original on 2023-05-01. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  3. ↑ "The Proudest Blue". Kirkus Reviews. June 16, 2019. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  4. ↑ "Children's Book Review: The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. Ali, illus. by Hatem Aly. Little, Brown, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-316-51900-7". Publishers Weekly. 2019-08-18. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  5. ↑ "The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  6. ↑ Khuri, Ronny (September 1, 2019). "The Proudest Blue". Booklist. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  7. ↑ Russo, Maria (2019-08-12). "Back-to-School Picture Books to Brighten Any Kid's First Day". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  8. ↑ "The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family". Goodreads. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  9. ↑ "Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2019". Booklist. January 1, 2020. Archived from the original on 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  10. ↑ "Rise: A Feminist Book Project: 2020". Booklist. March 15, 2020. Archived from the original on 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  11. ↑ "Notable Children's Books: 2020". Booklist. March 15, 2020. Archived from the original on 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
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