The Boldest White

Little readers who struggle with confidence or anxiety will be inspired by how, with love and support, Faizah finds the strength to lean into her courage * The Irish Examiner *The Boldest White is wonderfully written and would be a great story to share with a class of any age * booksfortopics *Gorgeously illustrated, this story is wonderful for sharing at storytime as it shows the importance of community and being brave * The School Librarian *A brilliantly evocative story * The School Librarian *

Ibtihaj Muhammad (Author)

Ibtihaj Muhammad is a fencer and the first Muslim American woman in hijab to compete and to win a medal for the United States in the Olympic Games. An activist, speaker and entrepreneur, Ibtihaj has written a memoir, Proud, and inspired the first hijabi Barbie in her likeness. Her first picture book, The Proudest Blue, was an instant New York Times bestseller.

S. K. Ali (Author)

S. K. Ali is the award-winning author of Saints and Misfits and Love from A to Z and the coeditor of an upcoming Eid anthology. She and her sister visited hijab shops every year before the first day of school to choose their proudest colours.

Hatem Aly (Illustrator)

Hatem Aly is the illustrator of many books, including the Newbery Honor Book The Inquisitor’s Tale. Hatem was born in Egypt, and currently lives in Canada with his wife, son and their many pets.