{"title":"Yolanda T. Marshall","description":"\u003cp\u003eYolanda T. Marshall’s children’s books invite young readers into vivid stories rich with heart and cultural warmth. Her engaging narratives often explore themes of family, identity, and the beauty of everyday moments, all brought to life with captivating language and authentic voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect delightful tales that celebrate diversity and resilience, encouraging empathy and curiosity. With titles like \u003cem\u003eBrown Girl in the Snow\u003c\/em\u003e, her work provides a meaningful connection to childhood experiences through thoughtful and inspiring storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brown-girl-in-the-snow-by-yolanda-t-marshall-9781771649261","title":"Brown Girl in the Snow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlobe \u0026amp; Mail\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCBC Best Book of the Year 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2026 Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards Commended Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2026 Notable Social Studies Trade Books Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for kids aged 4-8, this stunning picture book explores persistence, creativity in the garden, and adapting to a new place.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Amina moves from the Caribbean to her new snowy home, she misses growing her favourite foods. There are no coconut trees to climb, no gardens full of sweet potatoes and callaloo—only ice and snow. As Amina looks out her frosted window, she sings a traditional children's song from back home, adding her own twist: \u003ci\u003e\"There's a brown girl in the snow, tra la la la la, where none of her plants will grow.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to find a way to make her favourite plants grow in a new climate, she discovers a possible solution after finding a library book about gardening and greenhouses. Perhaps there is a way to grow sweet potatoes, after all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis stunning picture book, written by a Guyanese-born author, features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cul\u003e  \n  \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to gardening and greenhouses\u003c\/li\u003e  \n  \u003cli\u003eA note from the author about the inspiration behind the story\u003c\/li\u003e  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \n\n\u003cp\u003eWith gorgeous images by Marianne Ferrer and moving text by Yolanda T. Marshall, \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrown Girl in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is inspired by a traditional Caribbean children's song and captures a child's unwavering persistence and passion as she grows into her new home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423898943724,"sku":"9781771649261","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781771649261.jpg?v=1774769698"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/yolanda-t-marshall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}