book review, children's

The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad, S.K. Ali & Hatem Aly (Review)

A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s first day of hijab–by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It’s the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it’s her older sister Asiya’s first day of hijab–a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong… Read More The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad, S.K. Ali & Hatem Aly (Review)

top ten tuesdays, weekly meme

Top Ten Tuesday #38: Ten Books That I Meant To Read In 2017 But Didn’t Get To

Happy New Year my lovelies! I know that I’ve already said this in previous posts, but this is my first Top Ten Tuesday of 2018, so it felt necessary that I do it again. Hehe. Today’s post will be one that is quite embarrassing for me to share, haha. I will have listed some of… Read More Top Ten Tuesday #38: Ten Books That I Meant To Read In 2017 But Didn’t Get To