Hello, friends! Our book today is The Proudest Blue, written by Ibtihaj Muhammad with S. K. Ali, and illustrated by Hatem Aly, a beautiful tale of sisterhood and hijabi pride. Sisters Asiyah and Faizah (inspired by Muhammad’s own sisters) are at the shop to pick out Asiyah’s “first day” hijab. Immediately, the older sister is … Continue reading The Proudest Blue (Ibtihaj Muhammad, with S. K. Ali)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Mommy's Khimar, written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and illustrated by Ebony Glenn, a lovely story of family and love. A little girl watches her mother closely as the woman affixes her khimar - a flowing scarf that covers her head and hair - with fascination. Her mommy has a whole … Continue reading Mommy’s Khimar (Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Under My Hijab, written by Hena Khan and illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel, an awesome look at hijab and the women who wear it. A young girl considers the women in her life who wear hijab - her grandmother, for instance, carefully folds her hijab to keep it out of … Continue reading Under My Hijab (Hena Khan)
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