S.K. Ali

A little sister is proud of her older sister's hijab. (Ages 4 to 8)

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.

When a massive thunderstorm grounds every single flight following a huge Muslim convention, four completely different kids find themselves stuck in the airport for the night. Feek just wants to write the perfect poem to impress his famous dad, but he is stuck babysitting his younger sister instead. Hanna is desperately dodging a tough conversation about her father's new marriage while hunting for a lost cat in the terminal. Sami is battling severe anxiety because he might miss the karate tournament he has trained all year for. Meanwhile, Nora is suffocating under the pressure of having a prominent politician for a mother and just wants to film funny internet videos. At first glance, these kids have absolutely nothing in common. But as the long night unfolds, their paths cross in unexpected ways, changing their lives forever.