Reading list · Picture books
Hijab, Heart and Courage: The Faizah Books and More
Ibtihaj Muhammad's three stories about sisters, friendship and community, and one more we love.
Sat Oct 03 2026
Few picture books have meant as much to Muslim families as The Proudest Blue. Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad followed it with two more stories about Faizah and her sister Asiya, and together they are a beautiful way to talk with children about hijab, confidence and kindness.
Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Two sisters on the first day of school, and the first day of hijab for one of them, by Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad. A New York Times bestseller about pride, family and being yourself.
Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship
by Ibtihaj Muhammad
On picture day, Faizah learns the power of kindness in the sequel to The Proudest Blue by Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad. A warm story about friendship.
Boldest White: A Story of Hijab and Community
by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Faizah finds the courage to stand in front of a crowd in this story about hijab, fencing and community by Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad. Empowering and beautifully illustrated.
Mommy's Khimar
by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
A young girl spends her day wrapped in her mother's colourful khimar. A sweet, joyful picture book about the love between a mother and daughter.
Read them in order. Each one builds on the last, and Faizah grows a little braver every time.