3+years
The beautiful layers of me
Author: Sophia PayneIllustrator: Ruchi MhasaneAmeena is excited for her auntie's wedding but a comment about her salwar kameez knocks her confidence about her identity and culture. The illustrations are beautiful and the storyline reflects the reality of many young people who may feel unsure of traditional clothing and how it might be perceived by others.
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- Sophia Payne was shortlisted for the IBC Awards 2024 Picture Books category
- Ruchi Mhasane won the Diverse Book Awards 2023
- Own Voice
- South Asian representation
- Black representation
- Muslim representation
- Diverse cast
- Mixed-heritage representation
- Challenges gender stereotypes
- Female lead