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 of school, and her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab - made of a beautiful blue fabric. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful. In the face of hurtful, confusing words, will Faizah find new ways to be strong? This is an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond shared by siblings and of being proud of who you are, from Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad.
Ibtihaj Muhammad Books
This author leverages her experiences as an elite athlete to explore the power of sport in advancing global conversations on equality. Her writing delves into themes of identity, determination, and the pursuit of dreams within contexts that often present significant challenges. She bridges the personal journey of striving for excellence with broader societal movements advocating for inclusion and recognition. Her voice resonates across both athletic and non-athletic spheres, uniting diverse audiences through shared values of resilience and aspiration.


"The highly-anticipated sequel to The Proudest Blue; a New York Times Bestseller which explores sisterhood, and kindness, from trailblazer and Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad. I want a kind world. A world where kindness passes from one to another. When Faizah's teacher asks her class to imagine what kind of world they want to live in Faizah imagines a world where everyone is kind to one another, and tries to create that world in the school playground. But what Faizah wants most is be like her big sister, Asiya. Will Faizah's classmates repay her kindness and find a way for her to match Asiya in time for school photo day? An important and uplifting story about celebrating each other's differences and similarities"--Publisher's description