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!
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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.
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
“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
