The Proudest Blue

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.

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.