The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship (The Proudest Blue #2)

by Ibtihaj Muhammad (Author) Hatem Aly (Illustrator)

The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship (The Proudest Blue #2)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendship and kindness, from Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad.

It's picture day and Faizah can't wait to wear her special red dress with matching hair ribbons, passed down from her mother and sister. Faizah's teacher starts the day by asking her students to envision the kind of world they want, inspiring Faizah and her friends to spend the day helping one another in ways large and small.

But when it's time for sibling pictures, Faizah realizes that she and her older sister, Asiya, don't match like her classmates do with their siblings. With help from her classmates inspired by Asiya's hijab, Faizah finds that acts of kindness can come back to you in unexpected ways.

From Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and fellow bestselling, award-winning creators S.K. Ali and Hatem Aly comes a heartfelt exploration of friendship, faith, and the joy of spreading kindness wherever you go.

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Ibtihaj Muhammad
Ibtihaj Muhammad is the first American woman in hijab to compete for the United States in the Olympic Games. She is also the first female Muslim American woman to medal at the Olympic Games, winning a bronze medal in the saber team event. An award-winning author, activist, and entrepreneur, Ibtihaj has written a memoir, Proud, as well as picture books included The Proudest Blue, and inspired the first hijabi Barbie, in her likeness. She invites you to visit her online at ibtihajmuhammad.com.

S.K. Ali is the award-winning and bestselling author of a number of books for children and young adults, including Saints and Misfits, The Proudest Blue (coauthor), and Once Upon an Eid (coeditor and contributor). She lives in Toronto with her family and invites you to visit her online at skalibooks.com.

Hatem Aly is the illustrator of many books, including The Inquisitor's Tale (a Newbery Honor Book). Hatem was born in Egypt and currently lives in New Brunswick, Canada, with his wife and son and their many pets. He invites you to visit him online at metahatem.com
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780759555709
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date
January 10, 2023
Series
The Proudest Blue
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV035000 - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV013070 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
JUV033270 - Juvenile Fiction | Religious | Muslim
Library of Congress categories
Schools
Sisters
Muslims
Kindness

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