The Proudest Blue

    The Proudest Blue

    by Ibtihaj Muhammad and Ali Muhammad

    Ages 4-82019
    Picture Book

    A young girl accompanies her older sister on the first day she wears hijab to school, celebrating this important milestone in their Muslim family. The story follows the sisters as they navigate both pride in their religious identity and the challenges of facing prejudice from classmates who don't understand their cultural traditions. Through beautiful storytelling, the book explores themes of family support, religious identity, cultural pride, and resilience in the face of discrimination. The narrative emphasizes the strength found in family bonds and the importance of staying true to one's beliefs and heritage.

    2019Published
    Genres: Picture Books, Realistic Fiction

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    Theme Presence Analysis

    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Frequent
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    None
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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