The book addresses the hurtful comments and misconceptions the sisters encounter at school. A central lesson comes from their mother: "Don't carry around the hurtful words... they belong only to those who said them". SoundVision.com Critical Reception Book Review: The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
The narrative follows young on her first day of school, which is also a major milestone for her older sister, Asiya :
The beauty of the book lies in how it handles these tough moments: The Power of Sisterhood: