Friday, July 15, 2022

Leila in Saffron

Leila in Saffron | Written by Rukhsanna Guidroz & Illustrated By Dinara Mirtalipova | Published By Salaam Reads (An imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division) 2019

Here's a beautiful book about learning to love oneself. At a weekly family dinner, Leila shares she's not sure if she likes herself. She sees "skinny arms and knobby knees." But throughout the day, she discovers just how beautiful she is both inside and out. Filled with gorgeous language and colorful illustrations!