Halima, Superhero Princess

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 colour 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.

Emily Joof is an African-diaspora author, education expert and mom. She writes children’s books with a focus on inclusion and diversity, including I Will Swim Next Time and Halima, Superhero Princess. Her books have been translated into Swedish, French and Wolof. Born in Nigeria, Emily now divides her time between the Gambia, the UK and Sweden.

Asa Gilland is a Swedish illustrator and designer. She has a background in interior design and brings her love of texture and to her illustrations. Asa’s picture books include This is Our World, A Grandma’s Magic and Letters to Live By: An Alphabet Book with Intention. She has lived in Indonesia for over 20 years.