Asiya does my hair. Just like Mama taught her. She says, “Almost done, Faizah.” Just like Mama.
I get to slide the sparkliest scarf pin into Asiya’s hijab to hug it tight.
Mama takes our Picture Day picture before waving goodbye.
“My kind, beautiful girls.
Remember, you are strong and smart. You can do and be anything!!
Ms. Ramirez asks each of us to draw the world we want and give it a name.
Everyone around me picks up their colored pencils.
I see Sophie drawing superheroes, lightning bolts, and flowers.
Mama would say: Draw a beautiful world.
Asiya would say: Draw a strong world .
What do I want?
I want a kind world.
A world where kindness passes from one to another.
Like Mama passing on her dress.
Like Asiya doing my hair,
Like our class passing power to each other.
Like Jada passing on an idea.
And Sophie passing her sash.
Like me passing on this story,
Comprehension Questions
1. What event is happening at school?
A. Spelling B
B. Track & Field
C. Picture Day
A. A world with environmental change
B. A world filled with superheroes
C. A kind world.
Your Thoughts
Vocabulary
4. List any vocabulary words below.