Rights Information

Rights held: World

Marketing Information

• Published in collaboration with the James Berry Estate
• A celebration of a young girl's imagination and natural
childhoods, gorgeously illustrated
• Poems featuring diverse protagonists build empathy
and encourage readers to take on different perspectives
#WeNeedDiverseBooks
• James Berry is a multi-award winning Jamaican poet #OwnVoices

Reviews

'A joyous celebration of childhood, culture and place' – The New York Times

'A book to treasure' – Books for Keeps, 5 STARS

'Anna Cunha has reimagined the poem and created an enchanting fantasy landscape for Afiya's adventures. A wonderful weaving together of two imaginations' – Myra Barrs, partner of James Berry

'A unique and beautiful combination of poetic story and expressive art' – Kirkus Reviews

Author Biography

James Berry was a celebrated Jamaican poet, living in the UK. Winner of multiple awards including the Coretta Scott King Book Award and the Smarties Grand Prix, he was awarded an OBE by the Queen for services to poetry. He passed away in 2017.

Anna Cunha is an award-winning Brazilian artist who has
illustrated more than 20 books for Brazilian and international
publishers. Her work has been shortlisted for the Jabuti Prize and received a João-de-Barro Prize honourable mention.