Praise for author Nadia Hohn, illustrator Irene Luxbacher and Malaika’s Costume:

Commended TD Grade One Book Giveaway Selection, 2021
USBBY's Outstanding International Books List
Américas Award Honorable Mention
School Library Journal Best Picture Books
A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year
TD Summer Reading Club Recommended Read

"A wholly earned celebration." — Kirkus Reviews

"A fun choice for libraries seeking books about creativity in general or the Caribbean in particular." — School Library Journal

"Like a rainbow peacock itself, the illustrations in this book burst with a frenzy of colors and textures." — Booklist Online

"The text is told in the colloquial voice of the little girl, and readers will quickly and easily feel a part of her circle. Carnival is an important holiday in many cultures, and it's good to have a picture book to celebrate it." — Horn Book

"This is actually a realistic portrait of the consequences of global immigration and economics. But it’s also the story of how much little girls love their moms. Beautiful." — Globe and Mail

"Hohn employs a unique style of voice that is both figuratively and literaly lyrical." — Canadian Children's Book News

"Malaika’s Costume is a highly recommended story that celebrates the different cultures of the world and the emotional journey of a young child." — CM Magazine

". . . an engaging, poignant story with exquisite taste and wonderful details." — Kinderlit

Malaika's Costume