Sunflower Sisters
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As Amrita gets ready for her sister's wedding with Mum, she learns that her beautiful brown skin can shine in any colour she loves - especially in her favourite sunflower-yellow lehenga. At the celebrations, she spots her best friend, Kiki, who is also dancing in rainbow-bright colours! The two friends make a special promise to be 'Sunflower Sisters', spreading joy and showing that beauty comes in all different shades. Focusing on their experiences within their respective South Asian and Nigerian communities, particularly during wedding celebrations, the story addresses colorism, while celebrating the girls' dark brown skin (with their mothers playing crucial roles in empowering and protecting them). Through their journey, the girls grow into confident young women who embrace their skin colour and inspire others to do the same, symbolically compared to proud, radiant sunflowers.
Dr Monika Singh Gangotra is an award-winning children's book author of South Asian Heritage. Originally from Australia, now based in Birmingham, she is best known for her picture book "Sunflower Sisters" (2021), which celebrates cultural diversity and friendship. Drawing from her Indian heritage and experiences as a migrant, Monika writes stories that promote inclusivity and cultural understanding. She actively advocates for diverse representation in children's literature and participates in literary events and festivals.Her passion for writing is rooted in telling stories of her heritage but with a modern twist. "I am so honoured to have a collection of books chosen to be published by Owlet Press. Their commitment to authentic voices, accurate representation and diversity all bundled up in beautiful books and heart-warming stories that have the power to change the world, is what I could only have dreamed would be a platform for my words."