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Under My Hijab Hardcover – Picture Book, February 5, 2019

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Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it under a sun hat when she hikes. Zara styles hers to match her outfit. As a young girl observes six very different women in her life who each wear the hijab in a unique way, she also dreams of the rich possibilities of her own future, and how she will express her own personality through her hijab. Written in sprightly rhyme and illustrated by a talented newcomer, Under My Hijab honors the diverse lives of contemporary Muslim women and girls, their love for each other, and their pride in their culture and faith.

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4 - 7 years
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32 pages
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English
Grade level

1 - 2
Lexile measure

AD710L
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8 x 0.5 x 10 inches
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Lee & Low Books
Publication date

February 5, 2019
ISBN-10

1620147920
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978-0785395324
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A window into the world of a Muslim-American girl and the diverse women in her family and community. . . . Informative and genuine, the book offers much to learn about the settings and situations of hijab. --Kirkus Reviews

The narrator, a Muslim girl, has many impressive women in her life. In public, each of these women wears a hijab in a style that s as individual as they are; at home or with other women or girls, they uncover their heads, and their chosen hairstyles are equally expressive. [T]heir matter-of-fact approach accomplishes what it sets out to do: celebrate the diversity and autonomy of contemporary Muslim women. --Publishers Weekly

This book is a generous invitation by both author and illustrator to young Muslim girls to witness a variety of ways and reasons women wear hijabs. . . . An author s note explains when and why some Muslim women choose to cover, or not. Cheerful, colorful images complement the affirming tone and message of this timely book. --Booklist

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HENA KHAN is the author of multiple children's books, many of which focus on contemporary Muslim life, including Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns; It's Ramadan, Curious George; and Amina's Voice, which was named to multiple best-of-the-year lists. Born and raised in Maryland, she now lives near Washington, DC, with her family.

AALIYA JALEEL is a student at the University of Texas-Dallas, where she studies animation and enjoys trying new dessert places with her friends. Under My Hijab is her first picture book. She lives near Dallas.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lee & Low Books (February 5, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1620147920
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785395324
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD710L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.5 x 10 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #50,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #12 in Children's Muslim Fiction
- #115 in Children's Fiction on Social Situations
- #394 in Children's Books on Girls' & Women's Issues

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Hena Khan is a Pakistani-American who was born and raised in Maryland, where she still lives. She enjoys writing about her culture as well as all sorts of other subjects, from spies to space travel. You can learn more about Hena by visiting her website: www.henakhan.com.
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Aaliya Jaleel is a Sri-Lankan American illustrator based in Dallas, Texas, who loves illustrating bright, bold color palettes, Islamic and South-Asian inspired patterns, and floral motifs.
Some of her past works include the books UNDER MY HIJAB and MUSLIM GIRLS RISE. In addition to being an illustrator, Aaliya also works as a designer for animation.
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Yes another hijab book, but you won't regret it, it is sooooo well done!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 2, 2019

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Written in rhyming four line stanzas the story is told from a young girl's perspective about the women in her life. The first two page spread shows the strong female as she interacts in the world and covers her self, with the following two page spread, showing her in her home, uncovered.

From Grandma, to Mama, to Auntie, to troop leader, to siblings and friends, the reader sees hijabs wrapped in styles as different as the person wearing them. They also see Muslim women as doctors, artists, Tae Kwon Do students, bakers, leaders, and everything in between.

The illustrations are beautiful and perfect. They radiant warmth and familiarity, while adding details to make the pages hold your attention a few minutes longer and smile with the diversity and accuracy presented (the martial art scene is spot on).

I wish they showed a niqabi, and maybe someone that doesn't cover all the time, but at certain times of prayer or entering a mosque, like the author, who talks about herself and hijab in general in the afterward entitled: About the Hijab.

I love that the book is for children (ages 4 and up will enjoy the rhythm) and I desperately hope adults will read it too. It breaks down so many stereotypes, and answers so many questions in a seemingly effortless presentation. How many times have all hijabis been asked if we sleep in our scarves or shower in them. I love that there are shades of brown skin tones, and blond haired hijabi's too.

And most importantly I love that it shows Muslim women to be strong and varied and to have full, independent beautiful colorful lives. That hijab is a choice and it is strength and beauty and personal.

Alhumdulillah! Well done!

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Love from Christian hijabi

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 11, 2020

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I love it. I love it. Did I say I love it?

I'm not Muslim, but I am a Christian woman who veils in the hijab style. I got this book to read to my son (4 y.o.), because he just started noticing that his mommy looks different from all the other mommies. (Either that or his friends have been asking questions.) We live in a very white bread area, where the only other scarf-clad women are Amish or Mennonite. So, in order for him to see other women with hijab, I have had to turn to books.

I love this book for several reasons. First, it shows a very normalized view of hijab. Second, the characters are Americans, living normal American lives, even kicking butt.

Third, it shows women/girls with their hijab ON in public and OFF in the privacy of their homes. My son obviously knows that, but this bit is important for when other kids read it. A lot of kids (and even adults) think we wear our scarves 24/7.

Finally, bonus points for the multi-ethnic characters and for keeping it non-religious. I wouldn't have cared if this book had religious elements, but my son's teachers wouldn't have been able to read it in his class if it did.

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So cute

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 17, 2020

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Have you ever wondered how to explain hijab to little children? Maybe you are a teacher or pediatrician, etc.. maybe you have a lot of kids you know ask you about your hijab...or maybe you even want to explain to your own children more about hijab!
This is the PERFECT book to do that!
Whether children are Muslim or not, this book explains, in cute rhymes, that hijabi women can take off their hijab at the private space of their homes, and proudly wear cute and stylish hijabs out of their homes and in the various jobs they do! The illustrator did an amazing job with the pictures of the hijabs and I felt like I wanted to style my hijab like the women in the book❤️
This book debunks the stereotype that hijabi women are oppressed, and in fact shows that they are of all different types, pursue different careers, have different personalities, and even different color hair! In fact, my daughter especially liked the auntie with the pink hair

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Emma

Beautiful explanation and celebration of diversity

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 20, 2021

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I bought this for my class. I love how it illustrates the idea that women will wear the head covering when outside the comfort of their own home, but that when they return (or are only with other girls), they can take it off. Makes the modesty part a bit more understandable. I also LOVE the diversity and personality in here, from Mom and Grandma's more traditional styles, to the aunt's fancy hijab and brightly-colored hair underneath, to the white camp leader. It's important to remember that not every Muslim is middle eastern, because it's a belief, not an ethnicity. Super loved this book, and I can't wait to share it with my kids.

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Lindsey Mueller

A classroom library must!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 24, 2019

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Under My Hijab is a beautiful story told from the point of view of a young Muslim girl. In the story, the girl talks about how the women in her life each wear their hijab in their own way in public and how thy wear their hair at home Each character the young girl talks about is someone she has a strong bond with and inspires her to achieve her goals. The pictures are gorgeous and help bring the characters to life. As an elementary teacher I truly appreciate the note from the author at the end of the book that helps readers unfamiliar with Muslim traditions to the significance of the hijab. This book is a great addition to any classroom library to help affirm students and open conversations.

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Empowered Muslim Girls and Women

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 27, 2020

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A well done religious explanation and normalization of the hijab. A little girl observes the strong and successful women and adolescents in her family and social circle wearing their hijab as artists, camp counselors, etc, and at the end of the day when they remove their hijab at home, playing and enjoying family. This is a beautiful piece for representation, and also for children of other cultures who have friends or people in their communities who are muslim.

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An important book with beautiful illustrations!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 16, 2020

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My Kindergarteners LOVE this book. I have one student who wears Hijab, and she is completely obsessed with this book- BUT all of my students really enjoyed it. It depicts a family of multiple women who wear Hijab- all with different careers, hair types, and lifestyles. Definitely a worthwhile addition to ANY classroom library. Even my upper-elementary coworkers have asked to borrow this book.

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Sandi

Relevant and modern book for Muslim children.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 21, 2021

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Great story about different ways to wear hijab and reflects diverse culture within Muslim communities. Awesome read and depicts the diversity in my family.

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D Yoga

Wonderfully written

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 1, 2020

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Great pictures, finally a quality Islamic book!

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Children book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 19, 2021

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Very nice book

E MSAID

Empowering

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 23, 2019

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Such a nice heartwarming story. Empowering for little Muslim girls and for boys alike to help understand the deen and hijab.

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Sarah

Works on so many levels

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 29, 2020

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I bought this book for the hijabi representation, expecting my kid to enjoy it in a few years. But because of the rhymes and the realistic, everyday scenes, this has been a favourite since about 8 months old. Kiddo has gone through phases of being very into naming the different family members (grandma, auntie, etc), talking about the food on the bakery page, being interested in the messes and dirt on the gardening page, and wanting to look at the doctor's office page a lot after a doctor's visit. This has been in constant rotation for a year and going strong. Recommend!

S. Hamed

Beautiful!

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on July 1, 2019

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Beautiful story and even more beautiful illustration. You can literally feel that it was made with so much love. All those details, all those colours! An empowering book for girls who look for various role models!

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