Leila in Saffron Auto Mac Barnett best-selling author Deanna F

best-selling author Deanna F

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creates a tale about our shared beginnings in a way that centers Black people in humankind's origin story

a monstrous Mighty Mite -- and so much more than ever before

Color photos illustrate how different people using the same lesson will yield different results

Leila in Saffron Auto Mac Barnett best-selling author Deanna FGlorious. Kirkus Reviews A colorful journey of self discovery and identity, this sweet, vibrant picture book follows young Leila as she visits her grandmothers house for their weekly family dinner, and finds parts of herself and her heritage in the family, friends, and art around her. Sometimes Im not sure if I like being me. When Leila looks in the mirror, she doesnt know if she likes what she sees. But when her grandmother tells her the saffron