She has a new backpack and light-up shoes. As Faizah walks to the school in her new light-up shoes and backpack, she admires her sister who looks like a princess in her blue head scarf. THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! 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. The Proudest Blue (Hardcover) A Story of Hijab and Family. 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. Summary: Faizah is excited about her first day of school. October 2, 2019 ~ Janet Dawson. I bought this book for my classroom because I always look for multicultural books and diverse authors. 13 Total Resources 6 Awards View Text Complexity Submit Text Complexity. Asiya is starting sixth grade with her brand-new blue hijab. The book companion to the packet is entitled The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad. Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going … With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going … You may recognize the author’s name from her success at the 2016 Summer Olympics, where she earned the bronze medal competing for the American fencing team (while wearing a hijab). MTYT: The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family. Asiya is starting sixth grade with her brand-new blue hijab. 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. The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 9780316519007, 40pp. But not everyone sees hijab as beautifu Kid Lit Review of “The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family” by Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. 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. 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. The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. K-Gr 4–Faizah is excited for her first day of school but even more excited for her older sister, Asiya. By Ibtihaj Muhammad, Hatem Aly (Illustrator), S. K. Ali. 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. My family reads all the Goodreads-award-nominated picture books every year. It's very well written and the illustrations are beautiful.