![]() ![]() Sunflower Sisters contributes to a positive movement towards tackling colourism, which starts by empowering children and changing the way we think and speak about this subject, and carrying through this message to future generations. She aims to tackle colourism across black and brown communities everywhere, in a sensitive and authentic way. ![]() This debut book by children’s author Monika Singh Gangotra combines her professional and personal experience of colourism to varying degrees throughout her life. This uplifting children’s picture book with colourful illustrations and a window into the cultural differences and similarities through joyous wedding ceremonies, is the first in a new book series by Monika Singh Gangotra, following the lives of the sunflower sisters. ![]() Offering a window into the lived experiences of children affected by colourism, this book follows the sunflower sisters as they grow into strong and independent young women, supported and empowered by their mums.īy embracing and celebrating the colour of their dark brown skin and their South Asian and Nigerian communities and traditions, Amrita and Kiki discover how to empower other women to do the same. Sunflower Sisters - Monika Singh Gangotra & Michala Dias-Hayesīest friends Amrita and Kiki celebrate the joy in experiencing each other’s communities and traditions in this children’s picture book by Monika Singh Gangotra (author) and Michaela Dias-Hayes (illustrator). ![]()
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