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Halima, Superhero Princess

Author: Emily JoofIllustrator: Åsa Gilland

Halima's friends knock her confidence by saying she can't dress up as any well-known princesses or superheroes due to her skin colour and Black hair. A touching story about a young girl who finds her inner confidence through her mother's advice. Filled with examples of powerful Black female role models.

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  • Own Voice
  • Black representation
  • Black/brown representation
  • Single parent
  • Diverse cast
  • Challenges gender stereotypes
  • Female lead