The Proudest Blue
Book description
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2019!
'A ground-breaking picture book about religion, sisterhood and identity' Waterstones Best Picture Books of 2020
Asiya's hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave.
It's Faizah's first day…
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
2 authors picked The Proudest Blue as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I don’t think there is enough representation in children’s books for different religions and cultures. This book celebrates the hijab and its cultural significance and is an inspiring story of love and acceptance. I’ve not seen many other books like this one, so it’s important to champion books that showcase underrepresented groups. The illustrations are fantastic and accentuate the story, and the color blue serves as a beautiful theme that runs throughout the book. My favorite color is blue as well, so perhaps that is also why I have a soft spot for this book.
From Matthew's list on children’s books about diversity and inclusion.
The voice of a child is tenderly captured in this telling of a refugee story, how a child’s relationship to a color and the different members of her family help build a home. The language is simple and evocative. The art is immersive and emotional. The cultural details of this family are beautifully communicated and drawn.
From Kao's list on learning about refugees.
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