I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in - of being brown, of being amazing, of being you!
Teach Early Years Award Finalist 2021
UKLA Book Awards Longlist 2021
Derby Children's Book Award Longlist 2021
BookTrust Best Books Guide 2020
A Guardian Children's Book of the Month 2020
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Ashok, 'India's Epic Storyteller', is the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of over 63 books which have sold over 3.2 million copies in 21 countries and 61 languages.
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Sandhya, an independent animator and illustrator from India, has published nearly a dozen picture books. She also animates videos and designs e-stickers. She has worked on projects for Google, Snapchat, Wechat and Carolina Panthers.
“A total joy to behold. The gorgeous illustrations and story provide a positive mantra for all children of any ethnicity and background – with the central message that you can be anything you want to be, don’t hold yourself back.
Highly recommended”
-Emily Drabble, BookTrust
“A note-perfect hymn about acceptance, pride and belonging”
-The Observer
“An empowering book for all children to read and a beautiful reminder about self-love, dreaming big, culture and self-acceptance.'“
-Here Wee Read
“This is not just a book about being brown. This book is fundamentally the voice of every child, and every child is amazing. Simply one of the most joyful books I have seen for a long time. I can’t wait to share it in my library”
-Bookmonsters
“Such a joyful book! A must-have for your shelf, and definitely schools and libraries”
-Bookbairn
