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For Our Daughters

Author Mel Nyoko
Illustrated by Joelle Avelino
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$18.99 US
8.8"W x 11.25"H x 0.38"D  
On sale Apr 16, 2024 | 40 Pages | 9780593428085
Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile AD830L | Fountas & Pinnell M

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An inspirational and empowering book about what mothers, especially Black mothers, want their daughters to know.

This inspiring book gives girls permission to let their lights shine. They want all girls to know that there are no limits on what they can achieve. 

One by one, common misconceptins are flipped and replaced by empowering statements such as your hair is like a magnificent crown or
you are like the moon among stars, or you shine the brightest. They suggest that if people doubt you or try to discourage your ambitions, you should disregard them and pursue your dreams to the fullest. Page after page offers examples of how girls can respond to discouraging situations and triumph. 

Powerful and striking images filled with vibrant colors add to the impact and truth of this encouraging text.

Words and pictures encourage and inspire all girls everywhere, but particularly Black girls.  For Our Daughters is a testament to love who you are, exactly as you are.
Mel Nyoko is a Congolese born British writer and poet who's performed across the UK, USA, and Africa with her collection of poetry. She spent a year travelling eighteen African countries where she taught English and poetry in schools. She lives in London. View titles by Mel Nyoko
Joelle Avelino is a Congolese and Angolan Illustrator who grew up in the United Kingdom. She obtained a BA (Hons) in Illustration with Marketing from the University of Hertfordshire. Joelle collaborated with author Dapo Adeola to create Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black, winner of the British Book Awards Illustrated Book of the Year. And she worked on the 25th anniversary edition of Baroness Floella Benjamin’s classic memoir Coming to England. View titles by Joelle Avelino
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    Rise: A Feminist Book Project Top Ten
★ "A lyrical celebration of individuality penned in a rhythm that begs to be read aloud....A flat-out stunner, this book is a loving ode to strength and potential." —School Library Journal, starred review

"Will boost girls’ self-esteem while giving them concrete tools for thriving." —Kirkus Reviews
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An inspirational and empowering book about what mothers, especially Black mothers, want their daughters to know.

This inspiring book gives girls permission to let their lights shine. They want all girls to know that there are no limits on what they can achieve. 

One by one, common misconceptins are flipped and replaced by empowering statements such as your hair is like a magnificent crown or
you are like the moon among stars, or you shine the brightest. They suggest that if people doubt you or try to discourage your ambitions, you should disregard them and pursue your dreams to the fullest. Page after page offers examples of how girls can respond to discouraging situations and triumph. 

Powerful and striking images filled with vibrant colors add to the impact and truth of this encouraging text.

Words and pictures encourage and inspire all girls everywhere, but particularly Black girls.  For Our Daughters is a testament to love who you are, exactly as you are.

Author

Mel Nyoko is a Congolese born British writer and poet who's performed across the UK, USA, and Africa with her collection of poetry. She spent a year travelling eighteen African countries where she taught English and poetry in schools. She lives in London. View titles by Mel Nyoko
Joelle Avelino is a Congolese and Angolan Illustrator who grew up in the United Kingdom. She obtained a BA (Hons) in Illustration with Marketing from the University of Hertfordshire. Joelle collaborated with author Dapo Adeola to create Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black, winner of the British Book Awards Illustrated Book of the Year. And she worked on the 25th anniversary edition of Baroness Floella Benjamin’s classic memoir Coming to England. View titles by Joelle Avelino

Awards

  • SELECTION | 2025
    Rise: A Feminist Book Project Top Ten

Praise

★ "A lyrical celebration of individuality penned in a rhythm that begs to be read aloud....A flat-out stunner, this book is a loving ode to strength and potential." —School Library Journal, starred review

"Will boost girls’ self-esteem while giving them concrete tools for thriving." —Kirkus Reviews

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