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Described by readers as ""touching"", ""heartwarming"", and ""powerful"", Little Brown Girl follows a girl's life as she's made to feel like an outsider because her name, her food, and her skin color are ""different."" In what is certain to be an instant classic, Behnush Mortimer shares her story as the kid at school who's not like everyone else. In an easy-to-read and instantly relatable story, the reader will watch as Behnush transitions from outsider to being someone everyone wants to know. And we'll all learn with her the most important lesson that has made her into a tough, smart business professional who is very secure today in who she is. Because every kid deserves to dream big, and to know they should be proud of who they are. Says Behnush: ""Even when people make fun of you, their opinions don't matter. What IS important is a belief in yourself!"" So don't worry about being different. Your individuality is your strength, and THAT is what will make you successful!

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""Very touching and inspiring!"" - Lea Bartz and her two daughters ""Little Brown Girl is positive, heartwarming, and powerful. Readers - particularly neurodivergent readers - will stay engaged by the message of self-love and acceptance."" - Aditi Bilotta, MAT""Little Brown Girl is a sweet, caring, and important story for all little girls looking to dream big, find community, and understand more about why being yourself is the most important lesson of all."" - Susan Grant Legacki, Founding Editor, LAVA Magazine""Mortimer takes the reader on a reflective journey about what it is like to be a girl who is culturally different from other kids her age. This book is a thoughtful way of showing young readers that they should always be proud of themselves, especially if they don't share similarities with others."" - Ruth Lincoln, Author (at 9), Duck and Turtle, Whale and Bird: friendship, sportsmanship & honesty ""Little Brown Girl is a heartwarming story that celebrates individuality, self-confidence, and cultural pride. This book encourages children to recognize that their differences are what make them special. It fosters empathy, diversity, and inclusion, opening the door for conversations around identity, self-acceptance, and the importance of standing proud in one's skin."" - Emily Scheitlin, Middle school teacher/mother of two""Little Brown Girl is a sweet memoir that teaches a great lesson about diversity and inclusivity. As a mom of young girls I love reading books like this with them in hopes that our next generation will be kinder to others."" - Elena Donnelly, Mother of twin girls

Author Information

Originally of Persian extraction, Behnush Mortimer knows what it's like to be the one kid who gets made fun of or who nobody understands. Today, as a successful Vocational Rehabilitational Consultant, she is passionate about helping individuals achieve their fullest potential and ensuring they're empowered to reach all their personal and professional life choices. Behnush lives in Carlsbad, CA, with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. They enjoy spending their time in the sun and at the sea. The best way to find her is at www.rehabsource.org. Jennifer Garstang has been passionate about the arts from a very young age, and has amassed decades-worth of doodles and character designs. In the early 2010s she tried out a new-fangled tool called a ""digital pen and tablet,"" using it to transform an old color pencil piece into her first digital painting, titled ""My Dragon Ate My Homework"". She went on to create a small portfolio of fine-art pieces, which can be found on her website www.MyDragonAteMyHomework.com. More recently, she has rekindled her love of cartoonish character designs, and uses her trusty digital tools to bring stories to life through illustration. Rob is the Managing Partner at Write Away Books (www.writeawaybooks.com), a full-service book development and marketing firm, taking authors from idea to manuscript to marketplace (TM). Because we recognize you may need help not only with the writing of your magnum opus, but also with the editing, design, production, and marketing. So we're not going to one of those companies that says ""Here's what you should do..."" before cutting you loose. We'll provide solutions, and can help you every step of the way. WAB's different! We understand authors because WE are all authors. We have writing in our souls and have structured big league services with incredibly personalized attention to the details. We've written and published dozens of books of every kind, both for ourselves and working with others. Which means we know the challenges writers face every day. And having sat in your seat, we're committed to talking to you straight every step of the way.Contact us today, and prepare to be impressed!

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