Magnificent Homespun Brown

Written By: Samara Cole Doyon Illustrated by: Kaylani Juanita For Ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Joy, BIPOC Narratives, Black Joy, Brown Joy, Friendship, Love, Family, Own Voices, Disability Representation, Mobility Aid Representation, Hearing Aids, Vitiligo, Hijab, Muslim Girls. Summary: This book is stunning, the definition of Brown Joy. I’m completely obsessed already and read…

The Proudest Blue

Written by: Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. Ali Illustrated by: Hatem Aly For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Muslim Identity, Islamophobia, Family, Growing Up, Siblings, Own Voices, Lived Experiences, POC-Centric Narratives, Resilience, Strength.  Summary: The Proudest Blue is a story about Asiya’s first day hijab, which she has chosen because it’s the color of the sky.  Faizah, Asiya’s younger sister, is our narrator…