The Kindest Red

Written by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali · Illustrated by Hatem Aly

Part of the The Proudest Blue series

Faizah discovers the unexpected power of kindness on picture day.

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40 pages· 690 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD510L

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Bookroo's summary

On picture day, Faizah eagerly dons her cherished red dress, ready to capture memories with her sister, Asiya. But when they don't match like other siblings, Faizah feels out of place. Inspired by Asiya's hijab and her teacher's challenge to envision a better world, Faizah and her friends embark on a journey of kindness. As they help each other, Faizah learns that small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect, bringing unexpected joy and unity. Will Faizah find a way to make picture day special despite the mismatch?

From the publisher

The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendship and kindness, from Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad. It’s picture day and Faizah can’t wait to wear her special red dress with matching hair ribbons, passed down from her mother and sister. Faizah’s teacher starts the day by asking her students to envision the kind of world they want, inspiring Faizah and her friends to spend the day helping one another in ways large and small. But when it’s time for sibling pictures, Faizah realizes that she and her older sister, Asiya, don’t match like her classmates do with their siblings. With help from her classmates inspired by Asiya’s hijab, Faizah finds that acts of kindness can come back to you in unexpected ways. From Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and fellow bestselling, award-winning creators S.K. Ali and Hatem Aly comes a heartfelt exploration of friendship, faith, and the joy of spreading kindness wherever you go.

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