{"product_id":"the-proudest-blue-a-story-of-hijab-and-family-9780316519007","title":"The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHE INSTANT \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eA 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.\u003c\/b\u003e With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. 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. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e**Discover more of Faizah and Asiya's stories in \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Kindest Red, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ea story of hijab and friendship;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eand \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Boldest White, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ea story of hijab and community\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIbtihaj Muhammad \u003c\/b\u003eis a fencer and the first Muslim American woman in hijab to compete for the United States in the Olympic Games. She is also the first female Muslim American to medal at the Olympic Games, winning bronze in the women's saber team event. An activist, speaker, and entrepreneur, Ibtihaj has written a memoir, \u003ci\u003eProud\u003c\/i\u003e, and inspired the first hijabi Barbie in her likeness. She invites you to visit her online at ibtihajmuhammad.com. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eS. K. Ali\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eSaints and Misfits \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLove from A to Z\u003c\/i\u003e and the coeditor of an upcoming Eid anthology. Like Faizah and Asiya, she and her sister visited hijab shops every year before the first day of school to choose their proudest colors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHatem Aly\u003c\/b\u003e is an Egyptian-born illustrator whose work has been featured on television and in multiple publications worldwide. Among other books, he illustrated Newbery Honor winning novel \u003ci\u003eThe Inquisitor's Tale \u003c\/i\u003eby Adam Gidwitz. He currently lives in New Brunswick, Canada, with his wife, son, and more pets than people.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50573874692370,"sku":"9780316519007","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2b950e6b-06d6-493f-8c00-27a8fd3c6c9e.jpg?v=1731971418","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-proudest-blue-a-story-of-hijab-and-family-9780316519007","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}