Her second text, The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship,was released in January 2023. This story is about two sisters on their first day of school and one of Asiya’s first days in hijab. The books vibrant pictures showcase a racially diverse community with a loving, Black Muslim family at its center. Ali (Contributor), Hatem Aly (Illustrator) 4. In September of 2019, Ibtihaj released her first picture book, The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family. "Hatem Aly's ink-wash and watercolour illustrations perfectly complement the lyricism of Muhammed and Ali's moving text. The Proudest Blue Ibtihaj Muhammad (Primary Contributor), 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 The book is a New York Times best seller. Ali, illustrated by Hatem Aly, and published Septemby Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. 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 The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family is a children's picture book written by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. * "Aly's ink-wash-and-pencil illustrations settle and soar along with the language. * "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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