3+years
Belong
Author: Mary Rand HessIllustrator: Niña MataA new kid in town must overcome his fears to find self-love and friendship. Mata’s mixed-media illustrations, including night skies and cityscapes in vibrant watercolour washes and gouache-style depictions of waterplay, give the characters and story a light-hearted, affirming glow.
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- Own Voice
- East and Southeast Asian representation
- Diverse cast
- Black representation
- South Asian representation
- Mixed-heritage representation
- Black/brown representation
- Single parent
- Challenges gender stereotypes
- Female lead
- Disabled representation