The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
by Ibtihaj Muhammad, Hatem Aly, and S.K. Ali
44 Total Resources 10 Awards 22 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-6
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Women / Girls
- Muslim
Year Published 2019
Word Count 625
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 500L
- ATOS Reading Level: 2.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 505347, 0.5 AR Points
- Phonics & Phonolgical Awareness
- Any Vowel Sounds
- Vowel Combinations
- Long E
- Short I
- OverDrive Digital Book Details Explore on Marketplace
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Health
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Hijab (Islamic clothing)
- Islam
- Muslims
- Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
- Sisters
- Juvenile Fiction | Religious | Muslim
- Juvenile Fiction | Clothing & Dress
- First day of school
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism
- Customs and practices
- Schools
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Religion & Faith
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
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- Picture Books for Older Children & Teens
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- School Stories: Selected K-12 Literature
- Back-to-School Stories
- Back to School Picture Books
- Black Experiences
- Sample: Skyline ELA Texts
- Sample: EL Education, Grades K-8
- Preventing Bias-Based Bullying Elem.
- Peaceful Engagement
- Muslim Authors in Books
- Muslim Characters
Our Original Resources 8
Audio Name Pronunciation with S.K. Ali
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
Created by TeachingBooks
Comprehension Graphic Organizers
Created by TeachingBooks
Printables for Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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Reinforces:
- Long E
- Short I
Created by TeachingBooks
View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
About the Authors 4
Author Interviews 11
Interview with Ibtihaj Muhammad
Created by Sports Illustrated Kids
Interview with Hatem Aly
Created by Bright Group International
Interview with Hatem Aly
Created by Hijabi Librarians
Interview with S.K. Ali
Created by Hijabi Librarians
Interview with Ibtihaj Muhammad
Created by Bustle
Interview with Hatem Aly
Created by Bright Group International
Interview with Hatem Aly
Created by Little Brown School & Library
Interview with Ibtihaj Muhammad
Created by Here and Now
Interview with S.K. Ali
Created by Simon & Schuster
Interview with S.K. Ali
Created by First Draft Podcast
Interview with S.K. Ali
Created by Riveted
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 10
Printables for Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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Reinforces:
- Long E
- Short I
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Comprehension Graphic Organizers
Created by TeachingBooks
Discussion Questions from Ensemble Therapy
Created by Ensemble Therapy
Discussion Questions from Westminster Presbyterian Church
Created by Westminster Presbyterian Church
Make A Proudest Blue Paper Boat from S.K. Ali
Created by S.K. Ali
Skills Building and Enrichment Activity from SEL Dallas
Created by SEL Dallas
Paired Craft Activity: Hjabi Doll from Reach Out and Read
Created by Reach Out and Read
Literature Guide from Learning to Give
Created by Learning to Give
Book Readings 2
Complete Video Reading narrated by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Created by Andersen Press
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Created by Hachette Audio
Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
Created by TeachingBooks
Awards & Distinctions 10
Read for Empathy Collections, 2017-2025
Selection, 2022
Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2025
Commended, 2020
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Character Building Selection, 2020
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2020
Rise: A Feminist Book Project Top Ten, 2011-2025
Commended, 2020
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2019
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2019
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