Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Shireen Lalji has an MA In Childrenâs Literature from the National Centre for Research in Childrenâs Literature (NCRCL) at Roehampton University, and has been a teacher, a librarian and an assistant headteacher. Sharing books with the children she has taught, and filling her schools with books, has been Shireenâs favourite part of her career. She loves to write books that reflect the diverse lives and experiences of all kinds of children and families; she won joint second place on the Faber and Faber FAB Prize in 2022, and was longlisted for the Write Mentor Picture Book Prize 2022 and the Hachette Mo Siewcharran Prize 2023.
Lucy Fleming has been an avid doodler and bookworm since early childhood. She has an honors degree in Illustration and is the creator of Ella's Night Lights, as well as the illustrator of several books, including River Rose and the Magical Christmas, written by singer Kelly Clarkson. She lives in England.Â
<p>"Upbeat affirmation for any child whoâs fretted about feeling different."</p>
Kirkus Reviews
<p>"Gentle, adorable picture book about acceptance"</p>
The Guardian
So Devin Wore a Skirt is an empowering picture book for young children about the importance of family acceptance and the joy of being true to yourself.Â
Devinâs family are all dressed up for Nanabapaâs Big Birthday, and everyone looks fabulous! But Devin doesnât have anything special to wear. Then, he spots one of his sisterâs skirts lying on her bed â itâs the deepest blue, and it shimmers in the light. So, Devin puts the skirt on. . .Â
. . . and it feels amazing! But what will everyone say? Devin hides the skirt under a disguise to finally enjoy the party and dance the night away. But all this dancing makes Devin VERYhot! So, he takes off his disguise and reveals the skirt.Â
All eyes are on him âbut in steps Nanabapa. He takes Devinâs hand, twirls him round in his beautiful skirt . . . and the party continues in full swing!Â
InSo Devin Wore a Skirt, debut author Shireen Lalji and New York Timesbestselling artist Lucy Fleming have created a glowing story about being true to yourself â encouraging readers, young and old, to express their identity in the way that feels right.Â
Itâs never too early to learn how to express yourself! Join Devin on his journey to discover self-expression with confidence and kindness in So Devin Wore a Skirt â a heart-warming, gentle story about finding the right way to be true to yourself.Â
Now more than ever, children need supportive and empowering voices to help them express their true selves. So Devin Wore a Skirtgently encourages self-acceptance and promotes confidence at an age where this can make all the difference.Â
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Shireen Lalji has an MA In Childrenâs Literature from the National Centre for Research in Childrenâs Literature (NCRCL) at Roehampton University, and has been a teacher, a librarian and an assistant headteacher. Sharing books with the children she has taught, and filling her schools with books, has been Shireenâs favourite part of her career. She loves to write books that reflect the diverse lives and experiences of all kinds of children and families; she won joint second place on the Faber and Faber FAB Prize in 2022, and was longlisted for the Write Mentor Picture Book Prize 2022 and the Hachette Mo Siewcharran Prize 2023.
Lucy Fleming has been an avid doodler and bookworm since early childhood. She has an honors degree in Illustration and is the creator of Ella's Night Lights, as well as the illustrator of several books, including River Rose and the Magical Christmas, written by singer Kelly Clarkson. She lives in England.Â