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The Boldest White: A Story of Hijab and Community

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Book Synopsis

The highly-anticipated sequel to The Proudest Blue and The Kindest Red, a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES which explores sisterhood and kindness, from trailblazer and Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad. Bravery grows in your mind, but takes root in your heart. Friday is Faizah’s favourite day of the week – she prays with her family at Jummah and then she goes to fencing class. When nobody’s watching, Faizah is the best fencer in the world. But there’s a tournament coming up just before Eid, and with everyone watching, Faizah is worried she won’t be brave enough to compete. Can her big sister Asiya help her find a way to be her boldest self? An important and uplifting story about faith in religion, in family, and in yourself: to be bold in order to lead, to help, and to grow.

Our Review Panel says...

The Boldest White is a beautifully illustrated story that follows Faizah on her journey to becoming bold. The book is part of the picture book series written by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali, which includes The Proudest Blue and The Kindest Red.

The Boldest White is wonderfully written and would be a great story to share with a class of any age. It perfectly describes how it feels to be a part of a crowd whilst trying to create your own identity. Faizah’s journey begins with her feeling comforted by blending in with a crowd, but as we see her confidence grow, she begins to enjoy standing out boldly.

The themes of family and Faizah’s bond with her older sister create another element of the story that can be enjoyed and is something to which many children can relate. Throughout the book, there are colourful and fun illustrations which help bring the story to life. I would highly recommend this book to both KS1 and KS2 children. The Boldest White could be used as a conversation starter in PSHE or just enjoyed during story time. The message throughout the story of being bold could help inspire many children.