Under My Hijab

Under My Hijab is a celebration of a beautiful element of traditional Muslim culture. Hena Khan shares in gentle rhyme and Aaliya Jaleel vividly depicts with colorful illustrations all the ways girls and women use hijabs in their busy lives, in work and play, to express their beliefs and complement their beauty. The final notes of the author provides information about the hijab, including the interesting side note that the author herself, despite being an observant Muslim, chooses not to wear a hijab.

It's a splendid picture book for both those familiar with Muslim culture, those who are unfamiliar, and those who have impressions of the culture not based on facts. I wish I had had this book in my school library last year when we talked about Muslim culture at school; this book would have added so much to the discussion.