Summary
A lyrical story of parental love that celebrates and takes pride in the many shades of brown skin. Perfect for fans of I Am Enough, Hey Black Child, Hair Love, and Our Skin.
“When you ask me why your skin is brown, I will tell you that you are my favorite color. I will say that your skin was decided long, long ago. Time was just waiting for you.”
So begins a mother’s celebration of her children’s brown skin, told through warm and vivid poetr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593203101 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593203100 |
| Author: | Gillian Sze, Nina Mata |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Philomel Books,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 21 June 2022 |
| Weight: | 298g |
| Dimensions: | 9mm x 219mm x 224mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics Review
Praise for You Are My Favorite Color : “This is a sweet, languorous celebration of brown skin in all its infinite shades and of multiracial, multifaceted families. Lovely.” – Kirkus Reviews
Praise for You Are My Favorite Color:
“This is a sweet, languorous celebration of brown skin in all its infinite shades and of multiracial, multifaceted families. Lovely.” –Kirkus Reviews
“A lyrical, affirming celebration of brown skin, self-love, and family. Recommended.” –School Library Journal
Gillian Sze
Gillian Sze (she/her) is the author of multiple poetry collections, as well as books for children, including My Love for You Is Always, illustrated by Michelle Lee, and The Night is Deep and Wide, illustrated by Sue Todd. She studied creative writing at Concordia University and received a PhD in etudes anglaises from Universite de Montreal. Originally from Winnipeg, Gillian now lives with her family in Montreal, where she teaches creative writing and literature.
Nina Mata (she/her) is a New York Times bestselling illustrator who received her degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She has illustrated many books, including American gymnast Laurie Hernandez’s She’s Got This, NBA superstar LeBron James’s I Promise, and the Ty’s Travels I Can Read series. Nina currently lives in New Jersey with her husband, their daughter, and Tabitha, their cat.
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