The Proudest Blue
By Author / Illustrator
Ibtihaj Muhammad, Hatem Aly, S. K. Ali
Genre
Representation & Inclusion
Age range(s)
5+
Publisher
Andersen Press Ltd
ISBN
9781783449729
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
07-05-2020
Synopsis
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 hijab - made of a beautiful blue fabric. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful. In the face of hurtful, confusing words, will Faizah find new ways to be strong? This is an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond shared by siblings and of being proud of who you are, from Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad.
'Stark, spiky silhouettes suggest the impact of casual unkindness, while strong, simple poetic language evokes Asiya's calm determination to ignore intolerance' The Guardian. 'A ground-breaking picture book about religion, sisterhood and identity' Waterstones Best Picture Books of 2020
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