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Brown Girl in the Snow

Author: Yolanda T MarshallIllustrator: Marianne Ferrer

A poised, gentle look at emigration through a child’s eyes. Used to the callaloo and sweet potatoes of the Caribbean, Amina finds friendship and belonging in a snowy new town through her love of gardening. Gentle illustrations and a lovely through-line of song enrich this picture book, making it a unique and beautiful read that captures the resilience, warmth and hope of building a new home far away. It's a heartfelt story of immigration and exploring the beauty of new and old places.

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  • Yolanda T. Marshall is a multi-award-winning author
  • Marianne Ferrer is an award-winning illustrator
  • Own Voice
  • Black representation
  • Diverse cast
  • South Asian representation
  • Black/brown representation
  • Single parent
  • Challenges gender stereotypes
  • Female lead
  • Class/socio-economic diversity