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Moniza Hossain is a Singaporean author who is inspired by her South Asian heritage. While she has a Masters in English Literature and has taught literary books for a living, her true love is writing books for children. When she's not busy reading and writing, she likes to paint. Her subject of choice is the mighty dragon. She lives in Manchester with her family. Merc L pez was born in Barcelona, Spain. She studied at the Llotja School of Art and has since illustrated more than fifty books for publishers from different countries. In 2022, she received the Lazarillo Illustrated Album Award for the picture book Montanas. She finds inspiration in traveling and learning all kinds of things, in friends, family, books, and music.
★ ""It’s hard to teach self-acceptance and self-esteem to young children, but this book does so in an indirect, organic way.... An excellent read-aloud for all children."" —School Library Journal, starred review ★ ""Just as Joanna Ho’s Eyes That Kiss in the Corners celebrated East Asian heritage, this picture book will be a welcome addition to South Asian diasporic stories....A joyful and tender story of building understanding and generational bonds."" —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ ""Aloo bhaji and roti recipes round out this lyrical exploration of colorism and self-acceptance through the gentle eyes of a young child."" —Booklist, starred review
