Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born artist who has illustrated many books for young people. They include The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali, a New York Times bestseller; In My Mosque by M. O. Yuksel, which received four starred reviews; the Newbery Honor-winning The Inquisitor's Tale by Adam Gidwitz; and the Yasmin series by Saadia Faruqi.

★ "Digital patterened art and vibrant backdrops....depict the tale's ample emotions in this sincerely wrought celebration of family and faith." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"For anyone who has ever felt a little worried about sharing a beloved family or cultural ritual, this title will be welcome and even cherished; it will also inform some readers about Islam and explain a bit more about the practice of prayer." --School Library Journal

"Readers familiar with finding pride in their religious customs even as they are ostracized will both relate to Muhammad's troubles and cheer for him when he musters the courage to ask for a place to pray at school." --The Bulletin