![]() ![]() Be sure to read the author’s note as it will likely lead to questions about the author herself. ![]() This is a perfect time to become co-researchers, taking time to dispel misconceptions. Children who ask questions increase their learning potential. Ibtihaj Muhammad is a fencer and the first Muslim American woman in hijab to compete for the United States in the Olympic Games. ![]() Whether or not you have students observing hijab, this story has value in your classroom.Įncourage children to ask questions after reading the book. Fiercely loyal Faizah narrates her sister. Books can mirror childrens’ experiences as well as offer a glimpse into the worlds of those around them. Its about the strength and pride needed to overcome the hurtful deeds of others. You can find her on Instagram at often talk about books being an opportunity to provide students with cultural mirrors and windows. Written by guest reader/writer Dawnavyn James. Through the description of the hijab, the pride of sisterhood, and the strength in differences, children will explore the pride in being who they are no matter what others think and say about them. The younger sister admires the beauty of her older sister's ocean blue hijab, while also noticing the whispers, laughs, and yells of other children at school.ĭespite the stares and calling of Asiya's hijab as a tablecloth, her younger sister remembers all of the wise words of their mother and the strength of beauty of the hijab. Illustrator’s agent: Robbin Brosterman, the Bright Agency. The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad follows two sisters on the first day of hijab. Authors’ agents: Greg Ferguson, Full Fathom Five (for Muhammad) and John Cusick, Folio Jr. ![]()
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