
Written by Monika Singh Gangotra · Illustrated by Michaela Dias-Hayes
Two friends challenge outdated traditions, embracing their unique beauty.
Amrita and Kiki, best friends from different cultures, face a wedding filled with outdated advice. As relatives impose old beliefs, Amrita's mother steps in, teaching them to celebrate their diverse beauty. Can the sunflower sisters find strength in their skin and defy tradition?
A heartwarming celebration of all skin shades, from sun-browned to autumn-leaf-gold!Amrita and Kiki are best friends and sunflower sisters. Amrita’s older sister is getting married, but when the elder relatives arrive, they start dispensing some old-fashioned and dubious advice. Luckily, Amrita’s mother has a lesson or two to teach about that! With the support and empowerment of their moms, the sunflower sisters are two strong, confident girls–one South Asian the other Nigerian–finding joy in their own skin.
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