3+years
The Smile Shop
Author and illustrator: Satoshi KitamuraA 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