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Available on Amazon!

Novermber, 2025: The Magical Red Kimono just received a KIRKUS “GET IT” review!

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/…/the-magical-red-kimono

Author and illustrator Morrill offers a picture book about a friendship between two girls—one of whom lives in a World War II-era internment camp in Arkansas.

Sachi, a youngster of Japanese heritage, and Jubie, a Black girl, are best friends. Sachi and her family live at the Rohwer Relocation Center. One afternoon, the girls’ cloud watching turns into an opportunity for Sachi to teach Jubie about her heritage. One of the clouds, for instance, looks like a kimono to Sachi, and she runs off to find one for her friend to try on. Jubie appreciates the care and tradition associated with the garment, and she learns about an upcoming celebration of Obon featuring traditional Japanese dances. As Sachi describes the dance and hums the music, they each envision their hands as butterflies; a kind of magic takes over as Jubie dances. Afterward, though, the girls come back to the stark reality of the relocation camp. Morrill’s book is based on a scene from her novel for adults, The Red Kimono (2013). Here, the author’s illustrations effectively transport readers to the story’s setting, thanks to mixed-media art featuring watercolor characters and scenery, superimposed onto historical photographs. The story includes elements of story and heritage, but endnotes skillfully expand upon it with additional information for adults and older children.

A vivid tale of intercultural friendship and understanding.

To purchase from Amazon, click HERE.

For an autographed copy, please contact me HERE.

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