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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/10/2019
ISBN: 9780316519007
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.10w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2019 pg. 125
Publishers Weekly 07/22/2019
School Library Journal 09/01/2019 pg. 102
Booklist 09/01/2019 pg. 114
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2019
Shelf Awareness 11/19/2019

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 505347 / Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
Reading Level: 2.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5