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3+years

The Smile Shop

Author and illustrator: Satoshi Kitamura

A child’s walk through a multi-ethnic market is full of surprises - until he has a mishap. Japanese artist Satoshi, influenced by London’s Borough Market and James Berry’s sartorial style, experiments with body language, perspectives and directions. Cinematographic vibes connect the reader with the brightly-clad boy’s story of self-discovery.

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  • Own Voice
  • East and Southeast Asian representation
  • Diverse cast