"Hatem Aly's ink-wash and watercolour illustrations perfectly complement the lyricism of Muhammed and Ali's moving text. * "This excellent story about identity, visibility, and confidence, touches on rites of passage, bonds between sisters, and bullying and is unapologetic in tackling misconceptions and demanding equality."- School Library Journal, starred review This story, as both window and mirror, inevitably educates, but more important, it encourages pride in and respect for hijab through a tale of two sisters, their bond strengthened by faith."- Booklist, starred review Although most kids in their class are struggling to understand, Faizah and Asiya are proud of what the hijab represents in their Muslim faith and culture. Asiya is celebrating her first day of wearing a hijab. * "Aly's ink-wash-and-pencil illustrations settle and soar along with the language. The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family follows sisters Asiya and Faizah. * "A lovely blend of emotional lyricism and closely observed everyday life."- Publishers Weekly, starred review Triumphant and true."- Kirkus Reviews, starred review THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school-and two sisters on ones first day of. The lovely, playful illustrations by Aly capture the spirit of imagination and sisterly solidarity in the face of bullying."- New York Times Book Review
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