Ali Hatem Aly My Mom Is a Firefighter Lois G. 'Hatem Aly's ink-wash and watercolour illustrations perfectly complement the lyricism of Muhammed and Ali's moving text. A Story of :The Proudest Blue Hijab and Family Ibtijah Muhammad, S.K. * '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 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

There are 9 different activities to facilitate discussion alongside this book. Thus bundle contains 35 Picture Book Companions with reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, word study, vocabulary activities and Social Emotional Learning lesson ideas for integrated l. In this resource, students will dig deep into the greater meaning of cultural pride and personal identity. My first appreciation is seeing multiple Muslims involved in the process of this book from the author. The Proudest Blue is such a meaningful book to help facilitate discussion on culture, strength and dealing with adversity.

Faizah admires older sister Asiya’s new, strikingly blue and beautiful first-day-hijab, finding inner. Create your own lists of fiction and nonfiction children’s books. The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family Review Source. * 'Aly's ink-wash-and-pencil illustrations settle and soar along with the language. The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts Under My Hijab by Hena Khan Books about building awareness of emotions and self-control. * 'A lovely blend of emotional lyricism and closely observed everyday life.'- Publishers Weekly, starred review Triumphant and true.'- Kirkus Reviews, starred review 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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