![]() ![]() "Hatem Aly's ink-wash and watercolour illustrations perfectly complement the lyricism of Muhammed and Ali's moving text. Written by Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad, The Proudest Blue tells the story of two Muslim sisters attending school, the youngest watching with pride as. * "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 ![]() * "Aly's ink-wash-and-pencil illustrations settle and soar along with the language. * "A lovely blend of emotional lyricism and closely observed everyday life."- Publishers Weekly, starred review A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Asiyas hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave. Triumphant and true."- Kirkus Reviews, starred review ![]() 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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