The Proudest Blue, Ibtihaj Muhammad
The Proudest Blue, Ibtihaj Muhammad
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The Proudest Blue
A Story of Hijab and Family

Author: Ibtihaj Muhammad, S. K. Ali

Narrator: Ibtihaj Muhammad

Unabridged: 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/10/2019


Synopsis

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad.
With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.

Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dave on July 23, 2023

My family reads all the Goodreads-award-nominated picture books every year. This is book #18 (of 20) of 2019, and we liked it. It was written By Olympic medalist, social activist (and hijab-wearing!) athlete Ibtihaj Muhammed with the help of (writer) She. K. Ali, illustrated by Hetem Aly. Olympic me......more

Goodreads review by nitya on September 30, 2020

Hijabi appreciation Really sweet and beautiful book with an equally important message! And while I am not Muslim...as someone who has been Othered/bullied for being brown, I am so thankful to see media like this where diversity is celebrated. It also shows that breaking stereotypes is so vital. The a......more

Goodreads review by Jon on March 20, 2024

A young girl (Faizah) goes to school with her older sister (Asiya) on her first day of wearing a hijab. Seen through the eyes of Faizah we see the challenges Asiya has to face and how she is able to stand up for who she is. I am sure this story is similar to what lots of young Muslim girls have had......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on November 19, 2019

It is the first day of school and Faizah is excited. Most of all, she is excited because it is the first day of school in which her sister Asiya is going to wear her blue hijab. Faizah thinks her sister looks like a most beautiful princess and does not understand why others at school do not see it i......more

Goodreads review by Deacon Tom on December 17, 2020

A Wonderful Story. “Proudest Blue” is a truly a wonderful book by Ibtihaj Muhammad. It is up to date in both explaining the hijab and showing the cultural tension from other races. In our nation, we are encountering women in hijabs. Books like this are truly needed so the majority can be exposed to......more