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hollyxbear's review against another edition
5.0
This book is wonderful. There nothing more to say aside from love your neighbor and respect each other.
kayleeacton's review against another edition
5.0
The Proudest Blue is about two sisters named Asiya and Faizah. The story is about Asiya's first day of wearing a hijab and the strength and beauty it brings. Some question Asiya and Faizah about her hijab, but their mother prepared them for the questions, hurtful comments, and stares. Faizah describes her older sister's hijab as the kind of blue that is the ocean and sky meeting. It is beautiful and loud, and Faizah wants to wear one just like it. I would have this in my classroom as a reminder to all of my students that everyone is different, and that is beautiful. Some cultures celebrate differently or have different traditions, but that is what makes them unique.
madyweyman's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
drbatfcc's review against another edition
A story of being proud of who you are by an Olympic medalist in fencing
sweetrosegirl76's review against another edition
5.0
Cute! Love the artwork and the story. Perf for all kids.
Book showed up on overdrive homepage highlighted by OCPS Librarians for Arab American Heritage month. Glad it did!
Book showed up on overdrive homepage highlighted by OCPS Librarians for Arab American Heritage month. Glad it did!
scarletshore's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
bickie's review against another edition
4.0
A girl is excited about her older sister's first day wearing hijab at school. Her sister has chosen a hijab of a beautiful blue color. A few hecklers are acknowledged but ignored, leaving a feeling of pride, strength, and conviction. Other students at school shown in illustrations are diverse, including size, though no visibly disabled rep. Great read-aloud for discussing wearing or doing something new that you know is expressing your authentic self even though not everyone will like it. Also good for discussing why some (often white straight cis Christian) people have such strong feelings about different identity expression.
notblue's review against another edition
5.0
The illustrations are GORGEOUS and the story is wonderful!
5/5
5/5