My Rice is Best

“With the rising demand for inclusive stories that celebrate different cultures, My Rice is Best is a timely addition to bookshelves and marks the arrival of an exciting new voice in picture books.” – The Voice * The Voice *
“The interactive dialogue, humour and deeper messaging to spark conversation on identity made [My Rice Is Best] a delight to share.” – The Blk Brit * The Blk Brit *
”…a colourful celebration of food and friendship!” – The Federation of Children’s Book Groups * The Federation of Children’s Book Groups *
“This bright and sweet book celebrating food from different cultures… is a lovely way to look at differences between cultures, as well as what unites us.” – BookTrust * BookTrust *
“An absolute zinger of a picture book, showing that food and culture and heritage is diverse, and is to be shared and celebrated.” – Books for Topics * Books for Topics *
”…a joyful, mouthwatering celebration of culture, family, and pride…” – I Am Hip-Hop * I Am Hip-Hop *
“Deliciously funny, this is a truly tasty treat to share with young children at home or in the classroom…” – Books for Keeps * Books for Keeps *

Selina Brown (Author)

Selina Brown is an Author, Marketing Consultant, and Event Producer. At 16, she became the Youth MP for Nottingham. Her passion for words led her to earn two Degrees and a Masters by the age of 21. After living and working internationally, Selina founded Little Miss Creative, an award-winning Female Development Agency that empowers girls in schools across the UK. During the pandemic, she wrote the Nena picture book series, which gained popularity in 2020. The same year, Selina launched the Black British Book Festival, an event dedicated to celebrating new and emerging Black British authors across all literary genres.

Maxwell A. Oginni (Illustrator)

Maxwell Afolabi Oginni is a Nigerian-born, London-based animator and illustrator. Classically trained in 2D character animation, he has over 14 years of experience in the mainstream industry. Maxwell has worked as a director, animator, and illustrator for TV commercials, music videos, and popular children’s entertainment productions, including ‘Mr Bean: The Animated Series’, ‘Hey Duggee’, ‘School of Roars’, and ‘JoJo & Gran Gran’. He has developed his own distinct style, establishing himself as a skilled and ambitious creative with a fresh and dynamic approach. His unique artworks have been recognized by various institutions and highly respected industry professionals throughout his career.

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