Halima, Superhero Princess

About this book

A young Black girl overcomes self-doubt and embraces her unique superhero princess identity in this energetic and empowering book from the author of I Will Swim Next Time. 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." Mama assures Halima can be whoever she wants to be, and together they discover more strong, brave women to look up to. Can Halima find the confidence to become her own unique superhero princess? Heartfelt and uplifting, Halima's story encourages pride and self-expression in young readers, and introduces them to inspiring women of color from around the world. African-diaspora mother Emily Joof is the author of I Will Swim Next Time. Åsa Gilland's vibrant and lively illustrations are full of fun. Includes portraits of Amanda Gorman - Beyoncé - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - Janelle Monáe - Kadeena Cox - Kamala Harris - Kamala Khan - Lupita Nyong'o - Mae Jemison - Malala Yousafzai - Maya Angelou - Meghan Markle - Michelle Obama - Misty Copeland - Monica Rambeau - Nikeisha Andersson - Serena Williams - Shuri - Simone Biles - Storm - Tess Asplund - Willow Smith - Yara Shahidi