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Whether you're looking for a thoughtful gift or a valuable addition to your child's bookshelf, \u003cem\u003eThe Proudest Blue\u003c\/em\u003e series is an inspiring choice that will be cherished for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-proudest-blue-by-ibtihaj-muhammad-9781783449729","title":"The Proudest Blue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Proudest Blue\u003c\/em\u003e is a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and was named an AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2019!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A ground-breaking picture book about religion, sisterhood and identity' – Waterstones Best Picture Books of 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAsiya's hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave. It’s Faizah’s first day of school, and her older sister Asiya’s first day of wearing her hijab, made of a beautiful blue fabric. But not everyone sees the hijab as beautiful. 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