S. K. Ali – Cannonball Read 17

Ibtihaj Muhammad’s stories

The Boldest White: A Story of Hijab and Community (The Proudest Blue, 3) by Ibtihaj Muhammad, S.K. Ali and Hatem Aly

January 8, 2025 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

The Boldest White: A Story of Hijab and Community (The Proudest Blue, 3) is by Olympic fencer, Ibtihaj Muhammad, as well as S.K. Ali and Hatem Aly. This (as the title suggests) their third book in the Proudest Blue series. I did not feel it covered the subject of wearing a hijab as fully as the other two books have, but it does bring that into play. What it does focus on is becoming brave with its main character, and bringing in the Islamic culture […]

A Kind Sister World

The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship. by Ibihaj Muhammad

October 10, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Picture books have been my life line of late, and one of my more favorites is, The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship. This is a companion book to another Ibihaj Muhammad, S.K. Ali, Hatem Aly creation, The Proudest Blue. While this time, I was not as taken, I enjoyed reading it. We are exposed to not just another culture but we have a sibling story as well. We see how we can create our own special worlds, like a kindness world, or […]

We’re all Misfits

Misfit in Love (Saints and Misfits) by S.K. Ali

March 17, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Janna Yusuf is a relatable young girl in Misfit in Love (Saints and Misfits book two) by S.K. Ali. She is dealing with the ins and outs of love, friendship, change and finding a swimsuit that fits. And, oh yeah, she is Muslim, too. This piece of the puzzle that is Janna is a large part of her life, but regardless anyone who was/is almost 18 can relate to her boy troubles, big and little brothers’ woes, parents changing (or at least how we start […]

Be Proud of You

The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad

July 3, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

For my cbr12bingo UnCannon slot I hope this review shows how much I loved and respect this book. I think this is a book all of us should read. It is not just a picture book, it is a snapshot into a young girls world. A special time in her life. A piece of a culture. The Proudest Blue has been on several reading lists over the last year and is currently popular due to the fact the author, Ibtihaj Muhammad is known for being the […]

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