THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A powerful, vibrantly
illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on
one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice
activist Ibtihaj Muhammad.
And don't miss The Kindest Red, a story of hijab and friendship,
available for preorder now! With her new backpack and light-up shoes,
Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the
start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister
Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the
ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and
in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be
strong.
Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist
Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an
uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond
between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.