The Mermaid Princesses: A Sister Tale by Maya Cameron-Gordon (Hardcover)

Picture Book - Ages 4-8 

Illustrated by: Mirelle Ortega

Published: 3/28/2023

A magical story starring three Black mermaid sisters who each wish to wear the underwater crown!?

Anaya, Shante, and Kianna are sisters.

And these mermaid princesses couldn’t be more different!

One day, when a problem too big for any of them to solve alone comes their way, they find out which one of them has what it takes to become legend of the sea.

This fun adventure, inspired by African mermaid myth, magic, and spirituality, reminds young readers about the importance of teamwork and the different strengths we can all bring to the table.

Contributor Bio(s):

Maya Cameron-Gordon is an author, a mom, and a former teacher. She also graduated with an MFA in filmmaking and is extremely passionate about the representation of Black children in media. Through her film and children’s books, Maya hopes to further diversify children’s fantasy and make it a genre in which Black children can easily find characters that look like themselves.

Mirelle Ortega is a Mexican writer and illustrator for kidlit and animation. The many children’s books she's illustrated include her author/illustrator debut picture book, Magic; the Love Sugar Magic series by Anna Meriano; Pepe and the Parade by Tracey Kyle; and Small Room, Big Dreams by Monica Brown. Mirelle lives in Los Angeles, and you can visit her at www.mirelleortega.com.

A satisfying addition to any little mermaid’s library. -Kirkus Reviews