Halima, Superhero Princess

Halima can't decide who she should 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 no longer wants to go to the party. 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 by African-diaspora mother Emily Joof encourages confidence, pride, and self-expression in young readers and introduces them to inspiring women of color from around the world.

Åsa Gilland's vibrant and engaging illustrations are full of texture, expression and fun.

(Ages 4 to 7 years)