8 must-read cultural books like The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2) by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.30

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendsh…

If you liked the cultural plot in The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2) by Ibtihaj Muhammad , here is a list of 8 books like this:

Cover of Big by Vashti Harrison

1. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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2. Berry Song

By: Michaela Goade

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a celebration of the land s… read more

Similar categories in Michaela Goade's Berry Song book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of Eyes That Speak to the Stars by Joanna Ho

3. Eyes That Speak to the Stars

By: Joanna Ho

4.37

Format: None pages, None

A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend’s dr… read more

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's Eyes That Speak to the Stars book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
Cover of Simon and the Better Bone by Corey R. Tabor

4. Simon and the Better Bone

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.32

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Using the same innovative format as his Caldecott Honor winner, Mel Fell, Corey R. Tabor reimagines… read more

Similar categories in Corey R. Tabor's Simon and the Better Bone book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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5. The Truth About Dragons

By: Julie Leung

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning auth… read more

Similar categories in Julie Leung's The Truth About Dragons book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3) by Ryan T.  Higgins

6. We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.30

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Penelope Rex faces her biggest (and fishiest) fear in this companion to the #1 New York Times best-… read more

Similar categories in Ryan T. Higgins's We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3) book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner) by Kwame Alexander

7. An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)

By: Kwame Alexander

4.63

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

#1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author  of  The Undefeated , Kwame Alexander, pens … read more

Similar categories in Kwame Alexander's An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner) book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • picture books
  • childrens
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8. In Every Life

By: Marla Frazee

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from two-time Caldecott Honor recipien… read more

Similar categories in Marla Frazee's In Every Life book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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9. Very Good Hats

By: Emma Straub

4.02

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The first picture book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub, this joyous and inventive read-aloud wi… read more

Similar categories in Emma Straub's Very Good Hats book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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10. Remember

By: Joy Harjo

4.42

Format: 40 pages, None

Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, … read more

Similar categories in Joy Harjo's Remember book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of That Flag by Tameka Fryer Brown

11. That Flag

By: Tameka Fryer Brown

4.63

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An affecting picture book from Tameka Fryer Brown and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Ni… read more

Similar categories in Tameka Fryer Brown's That Flag book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Nell Plants a Tree by Anne Wynter

12. Nell Plants a Tree

By: Anne Wynter

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl’s careful tending of a pecan tree creates the… read more

Similar categories in Anne Wynter's Nell Plants a Tree book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld

13. Beneath

By: Cori Doerrfeld

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this stunning story from New York Times bestselling creator Cori Doerrfeld, a child and their gr… read more

Similar categories in Cori Doerrfeld's Beneath book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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14. Once Upon a Book

By: Grace Lin

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Grace Lin and bestselling author Kate Messner comes a modern fol… read more

Similar categories in Grace Lin's Once Upon a Book book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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15. Under My Hijab

By: Hena Khan

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it … read more

Similar categories in Hena Khan's Under My Hijab book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • cultural
  • islam
  • childrens
  • muslims
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
Cover of My Fade Is Fresh by Shauntay Grant

16. My Fade Is Fresh

By: Shauntay Grant

4.06

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A little girl makes sure she walks out of the barbershop rocking the fabulous hair style she choose… read more

Similar categories in Shauntay Grant's My Fade Is Fresh book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • childrens
  • school
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
Cover of My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book by Carole Lindstrom

17. My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.57

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From the award-winning and bestselling author of We Are Water Protectors comes an empowering pictur… read more

Similar categories in Carole Lindstrom's My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
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18. The Talk

By: Alicia D. Williams

4.58

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

As a little boy grows into a bigger boy, ready to take on the world, he first must have that very d… read more

Similar categories in Alicia D. Williams's The Talk book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
Cover of The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2) by Ibtihaj Muhammad

19. The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.30

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendsh… read more

Similar categories in Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2) book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • cultural
  • islam
  • childrens
  • school
  • muslims
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • banned books
  • fiction
  • family
Cover of Bitsy Bat, School Star by Kaz Windness

20. Bitsy Bat, School Star

By: Kaz Windness

4.42

Format: None pages, None

A little bat struggles to fit in only to learn to celebrate differences in this heartfelt picture b… read more

Similar categories in Kaz Windness's Bitsy Bat, School Star book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • childrens
  • school
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of That's Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed

21. That's Not My Name!

By: Anoosha Syed

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from … read more

Similar categories in Anoosha Syed's That's Not My Name! book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • school
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family

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Vashti Harrison

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4.43

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Eyes That Speak to the Stars

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4.37

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Simon and the Better Bone

Corey R. Tabor

4.32

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Jason Reynolds

4.48

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Corey R. Tabor

4.32

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4.38

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