The Proudest Blue

Name: The Proudest Blue
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SKU: 9781783449729
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A Story of Hijab and Family

By Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali

Series: The Proudest Blue

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In The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali, a young girl named Faizah explores themes of identity and pride on her first day of school. Her sister Asiya dons a beautiful blue hijab for the first time, symbolising strength and resilience. The story beautifully captures the emotions and experiences of embracing one's culture and supporting family in the face of curiosity and misunderstanding.
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This enchanting children's book may appeal to you if you appreciate stories that celebrate diversity, strength, and the beauty of cultural identity. Through the eyes of a young protagonist, it explores themes of confidence, resilience, and embracing one's heritage, making it a heartfelt read that can spark meaningful conversations with children.

The Proudest Blue

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The Proudest Blue is a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and was named an AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2019!

'A ground-breaking picture book about religion, sisterhood and identity' – Waterstones Best Picture Books of 2020

Asiya's hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave. It’s Faizah’s first day of school, and her older sister Asiya’s first day of wearing her hijab, made of a beautiful blue fabric. But not everyone sees the hijab as beautiful. In the face of hurtful, confusing words, will Faizah find new ways to be strong?

This is an uplifting picture book with Islam at its heart, featuring a universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond shared by siblings, and being proud of who you are. It is written by Olympic medallist and celebrated Muslim author Ibtihaj Muhammad.

Also in the series: The Kindest Red and The Boldest White.

'Stark, spiky silhouettes suggest the impact of casual unkindness, while strong, simple poetic language evokes Asiya's calm determination to ignore intolerance' – GUARDIAN

'Beautifully done; a celebration of the sibling bond and a powerful story of resilience and being proud of who you are.' – BOOKSELLER

Series: The Proudest Blue

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The Proudest Blue

By Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali

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The Kindest Red

By Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali

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The Kindest Red

By Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali

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The Boldest White

By Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali

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The Boldest White

By S. K. Ali and Ibtihaj Muhammad

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The Proudest Blue is praised for its strong and simple poetic language that highlights themes of resilience and sisterhood, while celebrating identity and self-confidence. The illustrations and words powerfully convey the message of pride in one's culture and individuality. This children's book is noted for its portrayal of sibling bonds and its impact on empathy and understanding in young readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783449729

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Hatem Aly

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 255.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ibtihaj Muhammad S. K. Ali Series: The Proudest Blue Young Adult

About the Author

Ibtihaj Muhammad (Author) Ibtihaj Muhammad is a fencer and the first Muslim American woman in hijab to compete and to win a medal for the United States in the Olympic Games. An activist, speaker and entrepreneur, Ibtihaj has written a memoir, Proud, and inspired the first hijabi Barbie in her likeness. Her first picture book, The Proudest Blue, was an instant New York Times bestseller.S. K. Ali (Author) S. K. Ali is the award-winning author of Saints and Misfits and Love from A to Z and the coeditor of an upcoming Eid anthology. She and her sister visited hijab shops every year before the first day of school to choose their proudest colours.Hatem Aly (Illustrator) Hatem Aly is the illustrator of many books, including the Newbery Honor Book The Inquisitor's Tale. Hatem was born in Egypt, and currently lives in Canada with his wife, son and their many pets.