Halima can't decide who to dress up as for her friend's birthday party. Should she be a princess like Elsa, or a sort-of superhero like Pippi Longstocking? "You can't be either," her friends tell her, "because you don't look like them."

Halima decides she doesn't want to go to the party any more. What's the point if she can't be one of her heroes? Until Mama says Halima can be whoever she wants to be, and together they discover some of the strong, brave women who could inspire her. Can Halima regain her confidence and discover her inner superhero princess?

Heartfelt and uplifting, this empowering story from African-diaspora mother Emily Joof encourages confidence, pride and self-expression in young readers, and introduce them to inspiring women of colour from around the world. Åsa Gilland's vibrant and engaging illustrations are full of texture, expression and fun.

BIO

Emily Joof is an African-diaspora author, education expert and mum. She writes children's books with a focus on inclusion and diversity, including I Will Swim Next Time and Halima, Superhero Princess. Her books have been translated into Swedish, French and Wolof. Born in Nigeria, Emily now divides her time between the Gambia, the UK and Sweden.

REVIEWS

'An empowering picture book that will help little ones to discover their own inner superheroes.' -- Scottish Book Trust

'An empowering story about being proud of who you are and sharing it with the world... An uplifting book!' -- Kindling

'There's so much to take from this empowering, positive story and characters readers will love too.' -- LoveReading4Kids

[H]  Floris Books  /  September 03, 2024

0.47" H x 11.5" L x 8.82" W (0.95 lbs) 28 pages

For ages 4 to 7