'Hatem Aly's ink-wash and watercolour illustrations perfectly complement the lyricism of Muhammed and Ali's moving text. Along with Aisha Saeed, she's the co-editor of a critically acclaimed anthology of middle grade stories called 'Once Upon an Eid'. 'The Proudest Blue', her picture book co-authored with Ibtihaj Muhammad, was an instant New York Times Bestseller. * '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 Her newest novel, 'Misfit in Love', was a People Magazine best book of summer 2021. 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. With her new backpack and light-up shoes. A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school-and two sisters on ones first day of hijab-by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad.

* 'A lovely blend of emotional lyricism and closely observed everyday life.'- Publishers Weekly, starred review The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family. Great for relationships, diversity, and multicultural studies Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs.

Triumphant and true.'- Kirkus Reviews, starred review A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the realistic fiction mentor text picture book The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad, S.K. 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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