Understanding the authorial context of 'The Proudest Blue'
I can understand the author's life and why they chose to write 'The Proudest Blue'.
Understanding the authorial context of 'The Proudest Blue'
I can understand the author's life and why they chose to write 'The Proudest Blue'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The author of 'The Proudest Blue' is Ibtihaj Muhammad, written alongside S. K. Ali.
- 'The Proudest Blue' is a children's picture book which celebrates the importance and beauty of the hijab.
- 'The Proudest Blue' is inspired by the author's own life.
- Ibtihaj Muhammad was the first American fencing player to wear the hijab and participate in the Olympics.
- Ibtihaj wrote 'The Proudest Blue' so that young girls who wear the hijab can see themselves represented and feel proud.
Keywords
Author - the person responsible for crafting the words that make up a text
Hijab - a head covering worn by some Muslim women
Fencing - a combat sport that features sword-fighting
Proud - feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or qualities
Common misconception
Children may assume that all Muslim women wear a hijab or struggle to understand why some do and some don't.
Expand upon the cultural and religious significance of the hijab as well as individual choice.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2020 Andersen Press edition of ‘The Proudest Blue’ by Ibtihaj Muhammad for this lesson.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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