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ur children are growing up in a heavily goal-oriented world. Each stage of development presents new objectives for them - be it taking that first step, conquering examinations in school or learning to drive. We keep telling them to keep going and to never give up because we know that quitters don't win and winner don’t quit. We encourage them to set goals of their own little life goals that shape and mold them. As the first loves of their lives, our parents celebrate with, and for them each

Otime they accomplish whatever goal is set before them. And so it should be.

B3 Parenting Magazine continues to redefine parenting as a lifestyle, reminding parents that what we pour into our children today, is what they will reflect tomorrow. We stand firmly on the belief that ‘the most beautiful child is a confident child, and will continue to deliver this message in every issue, every event and conversation in which we participate. This, our 17th publication, is an ode to the beautiful children we love, and as always, Jamaica, the island of our birth.

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ISLAND CHILD STYLE TEAM

In 2016, Michelle Gordon aka Boss Mom conceptualized the first and only Caribbean runway show dubbed Island Child Style (ICS), which features children’s collection made by local, regional, and international designers. Along with Runway Coach Brandon Ferguson and Style Director Norma Williams, the trio have placed ICS on the international stage of runway events dedicated to kid’s fashion. Global cities such as Hong Kong, New York, Paris, and London have long celebrated the fashion industry for children and the collective Caribbean makes its mark once again in Kingston, Jamaica.

The three would have met during their tenure at the then National airline, Air Jamaica – the institution they credit with being a part of the foundation for excellence and high standards that they each bring to this collaboration. “Delivering excellence is the baseline from which we operate,” shares Norma Williams. Norma is the Style Director of Island Child Style whose passion and vision for fashion is seen in all the collections on the runway.

For the event’s Runway Coach Brandon Ferguson, who trains the children to deliver

international standards on the runway, this is a stellar opportunity to teach very valuable life lessons. “My expectations for the children that I impact is for them to become global citizens who can walk on boldly on life’s runway,” he shares.

Through Island Child Style, the children undergo an 8–10 week comprehensive training programme that focuses on poise and presence, confidence building, grooming, and etiquette that will help them to become a better version of themselves. After these sessions, these children are transformed into what they call “bold models.”

But Island Child Style is so much more. One parent described Island Child Style as a movement, and collectively, we agree. “Our mission is to see a generation of children who rely less on external sources for motivation, inspiration and support, and more on an intrinsic belief in self and a core understanding of their personal worth and value.”

Much love, Michelle, Norma and Brandon.

JAMAICA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL

Many people still have great difficulty accepting that children have rights and that they too have a voice to speak up for themselves.

We live in a world where these delicate rights have to be protected vigorously and intentionally.

Children must know that they have specific rights. Keep all children safe by firstly empowering them with knowledge that will help expose them to what their rights are. We should help them understand it even more by allowing them to experience its safety in living colour through their own experiences. Respect for children will help end child abuse.

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Lian White’s

Upcycled Approach To Fashion

by Janille Foster

Do you ever wonder what happens when clothes aren’t sold in stores? You probably think they are donated to the poor or shelters, right?

Well, the harsh reality is this is often not the case. Studies show that about 92 million tons of textile waste are created annually by the fashion industry. The reason for this is overproduction, and the rise of fast fashion trends as consumers are buying now more than ever before.

But what if there was a di fferent way to be fashionable? What if there was a more sustainable way to turn heads in any room? Meet Lian White, a Jamaican Floridabased teen designer who uses recycled hand-thrifted clothes and scrap fabric collected from the Miami Fashion Design School to create her designs. Lian is a passionate forward-thinking 14-year-old

girl who has a sustainable approach to designing and is not tempted to latch on to fast fashion trends. She was known to be creative as a child but started designing at the youthful age of five when she challenged the idea of making clothes for her dolls.

“My passion is something I would describe as being in my bones- I’ve always loved fashion since I was a child. I would just be super wacky and put weird stu ff together. I used to cut up random things and try to sew like my grandma did and try to make clothes for my dolls. I really love fashion! I love to dress up, accessorize and shop,” said Lian.

For most talented people inspiration is often credited to an experience, a special individual or someone who is already established in their area of interest. Lian attributes her earlier inspiration to her grandma who she watched sew. She recounts staring in awe at her grandma’s colourful haberdashery of threads, pins, buttons and zippers as she bobbed, weaved, and stitched sometimes damaged clothing back to life.

“My grandma had a lot of stu ff ! She had all the needles, threads and everything- and sometimes I would see her when I had a hole or something and she would just be ready, it would be done and stitched up in three seconds- she is so talented. I would watch her and she taught me how to sew, how to do patterns and I was inspired because I thought if she could do this then maybe I could try doing it for my dolls,” she explained.

As the teen got older she became intrigued by her older cousin who is a fashion student and her designs.“My cousin is a fashion student and I really love her and she kind of helped me blossom in this and I have always looked up to her and the stu ff that she makes,” she added.

A lover of the world and all things nature, Lian has embarked on a di fferent journey for her designs and the imprint she wishes to leave on the world. This led her to design her latest work called “The Lotus Collection”. This unique collection is inspired by her tripartite heritage which is a mixture of Jamaican, Chinese and Native American backgrounds.

“My collection is inspired by my name and my heritage. My mom is Jamaican-Chinese and my dad is native-American. My name Lian is Chinese for lotus and my middle name Aiyana has a native-American origin which means eternally blossoming. So if you put those two together my name means lotus flower that is eternally blossoming. This whole collection is rooted in my heritage so I felt like it should be my first collection. The lotus grows out of the murk and mud and it grows and blossoms just like how the pandemic had been. We were cocooned in our houses for months on

end, especially for teens we didn’t socialize with friends, we were worried about what was happening at the time but now we’re blossoming again,” said the teen designer.

“My new collection has di fferent tulles and airy fabrics- a lot of earthy tones like terracotta and sand colours- some colours of my collection are also inspired by the Jamaican bauxite hills. For airy fabrics, we use delicate lace, polyester and script fabrics and satin- because I felt like it looks sophisticated and elegant but also have that natural earth vibe. It also has gold which looks nice on all skin tones and tassels. A lot of the items are from my heritage- the tassels come from traditional clothing in my culture”.

She further explained the uniqueness of her designs and her reason for sustainable fashion.

“ I love thrifting and I love to rework things and twist them into new things. The pieces are timeless; you don’t just wear them one time and throw them away- I

want them to be used for however long they can be worn for. Especially in this society where there is a lot of fast fashion, fabric wastage, and carbon emissions from the fashion industry- I really try to combat that because I really love the art and I would like it to be as sustainable as I can for this earth,” she stated.

In December 2022, Lian White’s Lotus Collection will be a part of the local runway fashion show Island Child Style. Lian, who is no stranger to the show, also participated in 2016 as a model when she was eight years old.

A Bright-Eyed SparklyGirl’s Dream

by Janille Foster

Meet Logan Watkins, a seven-year-old local child designer whose debut collection at Island Child Style 2022 runway show is set to inspire and awe her audience. Logan possesses an unexplainable sixth fashion sense and finesses her designs through creative insight and an innate pizazz. She is quite the artist and is known for her crafty free-hand drawings, paintings and playing dress up. The young designer has an eye for all that shimmers and a love for unicorns which is clearly illustrated in her designs.

To the surprise of her parents, Logan completely understands what is required of her and has displayed her love and commitment to the project. Her mother recalled a vivid memory of when she got up around 4:00 am to complete her sketches as she was against a deadline. The child prodigy has boldly articulated her interests and has no trouble explaining her style and her work.

“I love art because of the colours and I like fashion because I like stylish things. I like one-shoulder clothes and I also like making my own dresses. When I design I feel my imagination telling me what the dress can be like. The story in my designs is about all my unicorns travelling around and finding the right things for my dresses and the bright colours,” explained Logan.

In Logan’s vibrant fashion world she lives life in bright colours that glitter, sparkle and shine. As a true ‘girly’ girl it is no surprise that pink is at the top of her list as one of her favourite colours that you are sure to see in one of her animated designs.

“I like pink, I like purple, I like yellow frills and I like a little bit of orange, green, teal and white,” she said.

Logan’s first ever collection is called Logan Unicorn or LU for short.

“My collection has a lot of bright colours and I like to call it LU because it’s just a shorter name. I like bright colours and unicorns so I think I make them align together. I like my finale dress that I designed and I also have this little book I made with all my designs and it tells me how I want it to be made,” expressed the youngster.

The budding designer is excited about her first show where her designs will take the runway by storm. In the past, she would accompany her parents to the shows and would watch from the sidelines but this time around she gets to participate. “I feel great! It’s my first time doing a fashion show and I hope to learn how fun it is to do it and how it feels to be a part of the show,” she said.

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Bashful to Bold

by Gayle Cunningham

I have been a parent involved with Island Child Style for the past 6 years. I have helped out as a volunteer, I have corralled eager, excitable, bold models in training and I have sat back and watched my daughtersbecome.

BECOMING BOLD.

One wouldn’t know this at first glance when looking at me, but I am quite shy and somewhat of an introvert. Ok, an introvert with some extrovert tendencies may be more apt. Some of my ‘introvertness’ was trained out of me during my stint as a flight attendant with BWIA, prior to motherhood. I credit that training with me now being able to put aside my shyness and walk into any room, and literally speak to anyone about most things without blinking. What does this have to do with anything you may be wondering? Well as it would happen all of my children are as shy as I am, and I really wanted to find ways to introduce them to the other side of shyness. Thanks to Island Child Style, Michelle, Brandon, Norma and their team, I can honestly say that they have discovered themselves, in spite of their shyness.

Watching Brandon, Michelle and Norma work with these young children, moulding, pruning and coaxing out the potential that they all have is a sight to behold. (Yes, I peeked…. a lot.) The children are trained to be BOLD. To walk with confidence. To stand tall. Discipline, patience, tolerance are also learned. You wouldn’t think you

would get all that from a little fashion show. But that is just the thing - it is not just about walking the runway, it’s about emboldening young people to walk on life’s runway. Ignoring the naysayers and the noise and focusing on the end goal. It’s about tapping into their potential and showing their best selves, especially that ‘self’ they have not yet met. Watching the little ones is particularly entertaining. I’ve seen them enter on day one with attachment issues - refusing to walk without their Mummies or Daddies nearby, turn into little dynamos beaming full of confidence and vigor, with little or no concern for their parents’ whereabouts. And those little ones that came in full of bravado, attitude and cute character grew even braver and bolder, while learning that there is su cient light to shine on everyone. The transformation of the gawking, giggly tweens and teens into elegant, poised young people is nothing short of amazing. I’m honoured to witness truly an Island Child Style transformation from bashful to BOLD.

Gayle Cunningham Mother of 4, 2 of them BOLD models.

KADIAN NICELY

Kadian Nicely Exclusive is a Jamaican clothing brand which depicts vibrant and eclectic styles. “We provide a sense of confidence to women as they wear our designs feeling empowered and unstoppable. We create style, fashion and exclusivity,” shares Nicely, whose designs over the past 12 years have captured the hearts of her loyal clientele. She has described her design aesthetic as ‘fashion with a grand entrance’ (All Woman Fashion), and designing for children is no di fferent. Bold, dramatic pieces will emerge from Nicely’s 2022 Holiday collection on the Island Child Style runway.

By Michelle Gordon

Island Designer Style

The children’s apparel industry continues to take its cues from the latest seasons and trends dominating the adult designer markets. From timeless masterpieces to seasonal palettes - the world’s foremost designers set the stage that a multi-billion dollar kids industry uses as a benchmark for success.

Regionally our Caribbean designers are positioned to influence international markets by way of increased exposure on larger and more global fashion stages.

Exponential growth in social media and digital platforms, is leveling the playing field, where access to promote kids apparel fuels an increase in market development. It’s become easier to reach and entice parents through social media platforms such as Facebook, Youtube and Instagram.

Island Child Style, being the only such event in Jamaica, is repositioning its brand postcovid, to contribute in a meaningful way to the Caribbean’s Fashion Industry. “Continuing the conversation surrounding Caribbean children’s fashion, its importance, aesthetic and its place as a recognizable economic power house on the local and international stage, is a key factor in building our regional economies by supporting home-grown talent.”

Island Child Style 2022 runway show features 15 designers, all creating unique looks that complement the island child’s style. This year, with 120 child models on the show, the runway event remains a true representation of the Caribbean’s ethnic and cultural diversity; and undoubtedly the largest child fashion event in the region.

THEODORE ELYETT

Theodore Elyett was only thirteen years old when he was “discovered,” after he designed an outfit for a friend to wear in a modelling competition in the Bahamas. Since then, he has created award-winning gowns for the Miss Bahamas Pageant, and was a winner of the Bahamian competition Runway to Fashion Week and last year’s Mission Catwalk, the Jamaican reality TV show. Elyett perfected his craft at some of the most prestigious fashion schools in New York and London, and is currently working on his much-anticipated 2014 collection. He’s a force to be reckoned with, designing clothes with character and personality for the world-travelling woman who dares to be di fferent.

(MEP Publishers) Bio republished from Retro chic: Theodore Elyett | Caribbean Beat Magazine https://www.caribbean-beat.com/retrochic#ixzz7ltOHUMzT

ANTHONY REID FOR MEILING

Anthony Reid is the first to tell you that he has no formal training as a designer. It’s his eye for detail and penchant for flair that guides him in the creation of menswear that is distinguishable, stylish and unforgettable.

For Anthony it’s all about quality, so his designs are not driven by fads. Instead, he pays attention to trends and refreshes on the classics, deconstructing every idea and reinterpreting it in his own style to carve out a unique niche for himself. With the Caribbean man Anthony draws inspiration from his many travels, adopting details which have become hallmarks of his own creations- ecclectic, never boring and always fascinating.

Anthony has designed menswear alongside Meiling for many major regional fashion events in Martinique, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and also in New York and Canada.

BLESSED

BLESSED is created by Blessed Gilligan, 9-year-old son of fashion designer Mamayashi and Rory of Stonelove. Blessed is very creative and enjoys music, art, nature, animals, playing, and being free. When he is not busy with fashion or schoolwork, he likes to travel, draw and paint, play the keyboard and guitar as well as practice kung fu. He has put together a clothing line that reflects the excitement and wonder of childhood as only he can. At five years old he expressed his vision of having his own clothing line designed for children. By the next year he was showing his first collection called ‘Kingston Lights’ at the prestigious Island Child Style fashion show in Jamaica. Kingston Lights was widely acclaimed and featured in the international hit show Queen Sugar. Since then, BLESSED’s collections have been highly anticipated and met with eager support.

LOGAN WATKINS

At seven years old, Logan Watkins has decided that she will be a fashion designer. Her debut collection at Island Child Style 2022 was born out of her a nity for crafty free-hand drawings, paintings and playing dress up. The young designer has an eye for all that shimmers and a love for unicorns which is clearly illustrated in her designs. Logan Unicorn is a celebration of a little girl’s love for vibrant colours and the awe of magical unicorns.

LIAN WHITE

Out of the murk and mud, the lotus blooms into its pure and divine self - what's old is made new. Lian White is a 14-year-old designer with a passion for all things fashion. Her debut Lotus Collection is homage to the beauty of rebirth, using forgotten textiles and reworking them to create these original masterpieces. 'Eternally Blossoming.'

LUCIEN HARRISON

Jamaican fashion designer Lucien Harrison recalls developing a keen interest in and having an eye for fashion when he was 9 years old. “I remember designing and creating outfits from scratch, and wanting to pursue a career as a full-time fashion designer.”

His career would see him getting exactly what he wanted having added to his list of clients, some of Jamaica’s notable personalities and entertainers including TV Host Simone Clarke Cooper and international artistes Jada Kingdom and Shensea. “My designs present a distinctive look on the runway, with ready-to-wear collections that have an ultra, unisex, yet timeless look and feel. I want my designs to leave an impact.”

NADENE EDMONDSON

From being a self-taught dressmaker to now producing sought-after couture pieces, Nadene Edmondson’s love for fashion has created for her a space as one of Kingston’s leading seamstresses. However, having had the opportunity to create pieces for children, Nadene is reminded of where her inspiration began. “I used to see my mother sewing for children in our community and she would labour intensely, sometimes through sleepless nights, to be able to deliver the perfect garment. She would always say that she couldn’t disappoint a child.” Today, Nadene admits that something ‘comes alive in her’ whenever she sews for a child. “I put my heart and soul in every garment I create for children, because I am passionate about never disappointing a child.”

KING’S KREATION

King's Kreation 2022 by Pebbles King is inspired by the butterfly, with this year’s theme being Transformation.

There's something magical about the transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly, making new fresh colorful fashion for our brave, confident and beautiful children. With almost 25 years of experience as a Designer, Pebbles King understands the challenges and rewards of creative industries as part of the journey to becoming an established designer. Pebbles has been a part of Island Child Style since inception and maintains that the show is the only avenue to seeks to groom the next generation of both models and designers.

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CLUB COUTURE

Shanice Wright is lover of fashion, mom of two handsome boys and serial entrepreneur who took her passion for fashion to the online space in the form of a blog which later transformed into an online boutique. Her mantra is “Follow your passion and it will lead you to your purpose.“ Having left her 9 - 5 in accounting to follow her dreams of becoming a fashion designer, Shanice is in fact living in her purpose while looking fabulous doing it.

SHENNA CARBY

Shenna Carby is a Jamaican women’s wear designer. Her beautiful designs ruled the catwalk as she became the winner of the first staging of Mission Catwalk 2011. She is a vivacious, creative and eccentric designer. She pursued fashion design at Garmex HEART Academy and has been designing for the past 15 years. Her interest in children’s couture piqued after she herself became a mother. This is her third children’s collection, having debuted her first at Island Child Style 2018.

AJYA RAINWEAR BY ALVETA

Alveta Knight is Bahamian by birth and Jamaica by design - literally. She is a kaleidoscope of all things Caribbean, with a love for the region that encompasses all her roles from professional, to philanthropist, to designer. Raindrops continue to fall on her head. This is Knight’s 3rd rainwear collection and her first with a dedicated accessory collection.

Laughing in the rain for the Ajya Rainwear designer epitomizes the spirit of a beautiful childhood and the celebration of blessings in abundance.

BrandED

BY NORMA WILLIAMS

ZURI IZABELLE GIRLS CLOTHING COMPANY

Zuri Izabelle Girls Clothing Co. is the brainchild of mother and daughter duo, Latoya Hylton and Zuri, after whom the company is named (first and middle names). Zuri means “Beautiful” and Izabelle means “God’s Promise”. Zuri is the inspiration behind the creative concept and at just 6 years old she helps Mommy make the magic happen. Conceptualised for girls 3-12 years old, Zuri Izabelle offers dresses, tutu skirts, sets, comfort fits, hair bows, tees and all other princess must-haves. At Zuri Izabelle all girls are Bold, Smart & Gorgeous and our outfits and accessories helps to remind them of just that.

Zuri Izabelle Girls Clothing Company was created in love and a firm belief in the power of “God’s Beautiful Promise”. The December 2022 Collection is called Pieces of Bella, depicting the versatile styles of a Bella, the pieces will pay tribute to a girl who can rock fierceness, comfort chic, cute & adorable as well as badass.

ZIGGY MARLEY X APPAMAN

Norweigan native Harald Husum is the founder and designer of Appaman. His inspiration for the brand is the whimsical spirit of his childhood that celebrates the unbreakable bond between a boy and his pet ape while growing up in Norway.

Appaman teamed up for the second time with eight-time Grammy Winner, Emmy Winner, musician, author, and humanitarian, Ziggy Marley and family to create a seasonal capsule collection. This collection was inspired by Ziggy's love for music while embodying his Jamaican roots' colors and feel-good vibes. The collection comprises graphic tees, knit shorts, and beach-inspired outfits.

Appaman gives us ‘cool kids street cred’. Ziggy Marley gives us ultimate island vibes. What a cool combination!

Pretty Port Royal

Photography: Dwayne Watkins

Styling: Norma Williams

Videography: Jhamaul Rattigan for Commercial Concepts

Coach: Brandon Ferguson

Shot on location : Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica The Historic Naval Dockyard, Fort Charles and Giddy House

Several centuries ago, Port Royal served as England's largest naval base in the Caribbean. The port was so powerful that no enemy dared attack it. Stories remain untold of the former city’s dominance, and the end of the Napoleonic wars saw the closure of the Naval Dockyard in 1905.

by Michelle Gordon

More than a century later, the beauty of the sleepy fishing village continues to awaken as the town re-embraces its former popularity.

The resurgence of the Historic Naval Dockyard forms part of the citywide plan for the vibrant transformation by the Port Authority of Jamaica.

Island Child Style pays homage to the beauty of Kingston’s historical Port Royal - the destination home of Island Child Style runway show for children on December 3.

Old world elegance meets contemporary style as 15 child models descended on the old town under the visual auspices of Master Photographer Dwayne Watkins, wearing pieces from several designers of this year’s runway show.

Special thanks to The Port Authority of Jamaica and the Tourism Enhancement Fund for making this come to life.

Makena Wilmot wearing Kadian Nicely

Haley Matalon wearing Shenna Carby

Candela Nelson in The Lotus Collection

Nylah May in Zuri Izabelle

Owen Young III in Blessed

Leah Millwood in Blessed

Twins Sol and Luna Robinson in Pesche

Makeda Mclymont for The Crown That I Wear

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JahCrisi Beadle for King’s Kreations

Izabel Misir in Logan Unicorn

Jordan Taylor in Logan Unicorn

Elle Francis in Club Couture

Cody Walsh in Lucien Harrison

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The Crown That I Wear

by Kamille Jackson

Kamille Jackson, an Engineer and Realtor in Kingston Jamaica is launching a children’s picture book under the Cover KJAEREBOOKS, that connects little black girls with the value of self-love and appreciation for their God Given hair. Images and details of the book can be found at www. kamillejackson.com

Entitled “The Crown That I Wear” the book is inspired by her own personal hair journey, as well as those of other many woman of African descent worldwide as they have struggled to accept their hair in a world that has historically shamed Negro-ness, and celebrates straight hair to the global cost of many women seeking to de-Africanize their appearance. It is an age old phenomenon that has been passed down from generation to generation, with many influential women of African ethnicity citing that their hair has played a pivotal role in their professional, social and familial lives which were rooted in twisted social norms and personal bench marks for self-love whose emblems of beauty and acceptance were seldom representative of their appearance and circumstances.

The Crown That I Wear is the experience of many little girls, now women of many ages and stages of life, scattered all across the world in cultures that have been woven into more prominently acceptable aesthetics. The single common strand is the journey of our hair – a bonding experience with our caregivers, and sisters, and a coming into ourselves as we braided into our minds wisdoms from our experiences and stories from our community as we develop a reckoning of who we are and what place we are to hold in this world.

The story is set on a Saturday, hair washing day, when a young girl’s questions indicate to her mother who is combing her hair, that it is time to teach her daughter a lesson. The story meanders through the tale of our journey and associates our hair

with the steps through our history to now, giving the young girl a vital lesson in what makes her who she is, evoking pride and respect for the journey, and her hair. It is told in rhythm and rhyme using words that will encourage learning, in a melody that sways from here to there- all the while keeping the rhyme and interest.

The purpose of the story and the Kjaerebooks Instagram Community is to provide a supportive space for the awareness and embracing of the beauty of Afro-textured hair. To evoke a sense of pride and confidence in the reader of African descent, and to encourage understanding and appreciation for the non-African reader with a view to create a higher level of tolerance and daresay Agape. (For self and for others.)

Whilst today it is certainly more popular to wear our African-ness out loud, Jackson believes that there is some little girl out there who still needs this balm. Who still needs to be reminded of her beauty as she looks endlessly on non-African images parading around every type of media. Who needs to understand that her beauty is not measured on a curve of mixed racial ethnicities. And that her hair is. And she. Is. Beautiful.

Jackson’s intention for the book is that young black girls will embrace their natural hair, and even if they choose to not sport natural kinks, that it will be based on a decision made out of love and not fear or seeking external approval. She hopes that the book will resonate with woman of African ethnicity by promoting healing, encouraging self-acceptance and evoking a sense of pride and a sisterhood of respect. The book is also designed to encourage a change of the narrative across cultures, genders and races towards beauty, worth and the little girl who is in every Black woman.

- Joan Andrea Hutchinson

The Crown That I Wear is available on Amazon in paperback and e-book formats. Learn more about Kamille Jackson at www.kamillejackson.com

Contact information: Kamille Jackson kjaerebooks@gmail.com www.kamillejackson.com @kjaerebooks on IG 876-294-1365

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