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by Jessica Wilson (Author), Sophie Bass (Illustrator)
Discover a world of myths and magic in How the Rivermaid Grew Her Tail, a stunning anthology that celebrates the storytelling traditions of West Africa and the Caribbean.
- How George Grew Wings (USA)
- How Anansi Became King of All Stories (Ghana, Ivory Coast & Togo)
- Mango Heart (Jamaica)
- Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky (Nigeria)
- . . . and many more.
Author Biography
Jessica Wilson is a writer of Jamaican and British heritage who is passionate about bringing stories from and histories of the Caribbean to life. She was a participant in Penguin Random House's "WriteNow" program, which aims to seek out and nurture writers from underrepresented communities. Jessica was shortlisted for the 2018 Aesthetica Creative Writing Award and is a GoFundMe Award winner. She was trained at UCL and Cambridge University.
Sophie is a London-based Illustrator of mixed British and Trinidadian heritage. She creates work inspired by music, social justice, mythology, and symbolism.
Number of Pages: 96
Dimensions: 0.6 x 10.7 x 8.4 IN
Publication Date: August 04, 2026
