3+years
Strong Like Me
Author: Kelechi Okafor Illustrator: Michaela Dias-HayesKamara enjoys being strong and speedy, but her schoolfriends’ criticisms cause her to doubt her physical ability. Beautifully visualised with shimmering illustrations that sparkle with warmth, light and colour, Okafor has written an engaging and inspirational story that skilfully helps children to feel secure in themselves.
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- Michaela Dias-Hayes is a Carnegie-nominated illustrator
- Own Voice
- Black representation
- Mixed-heritage representation
- Diverse cast
- Single parent
- Challenges gender stereotypes
- Female lead