Faizah reasons:Īsiya’s hijab is like the sky on a sunny day.Īsiya has gotten teased and bullied because of her hijab, but Mama helps shore up her confidence, explaining: Her mother suggests she choose pink, but Faizah wants a blue hijab matching the one worn by her sister Asiya. This picture book for ages 4-10 tells the story of Faizah, a little girl who is about to get her first hijab. Ali is an award-winning author of books for young adults. Her parents converted to Islam and raised their five children as Muslims. Ibtihaj Muhammad was born and raised in Maplewood, New Jersey, and is of African American descent. You may recognize the author’s name from her success at the 2016 Summer Olympics, where she earned the bronze medal competing for the American fencing team (while wearing a hijab).
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