The Beautiful Layers of Me
Winner of the Inclusive Books for Children Award. An empowering story of culture, confidence and traditional dress for ages 3-6.
$25.46
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
5 June 2025
Summary
WINNER OF THE INCLUSIVE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AWARDS
“A sensitive and powerful exploration of belonging, cultural identity and difference.” - IBC Awards 2026 judges
“An affirming story about accepting and loving ourselves and our cultural traditions.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Empowers viewers to embrace their identity with confidence.” - The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Celebrate each other’s unique identity in this authe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529513974 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529513979 |
| Author: | Sophia Payne, Ruchi Mhasane |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 5 June 2025 |
| Weight: | 410g |
| Dimensions: | 12mm x 248mm x 274mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-7 |
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Critics Review
The illustrations are beautiful and the storyline reflects the reality of many young people who may feel unsure of traditional clothing and how it might be perceived by others. * Inclusive Books for Children *
Sophia Payne
Sophia Payne was born and raised in the UK and is half Guyanese, half British. Her writing often reflects her Indo-Caribbean heritage, as well as her motto in life: always be kind. Her first picture book Faruq and the Wiri Wiri illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat was shortlisted for the Inclusive Children’s Book Award. She currently lives in Germany with her husband and two children. Find her on Instagram as @sophiap_author.
Ruchi Mhasane is a children’s book illustrator whose debut picture book Dadaji’s Paintbrush written by Rashmi Sirdeshpande won the Diverse Book Award and was longlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal. She has an MA in Children’s Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art and currently lives in India, where she grew up. Find her on Instagram as @ruchi.mm.
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