Fudgesicle is a lyrical journey to self discovery! Together the author and illustrator paint a beautiful picture of childhood memories with beautiful pastels depicting common locations in Bermuda.

The book is an invaluable ally in homes, classrooms, and therapeutic practices as it reminds us that differences can and should be celebrated and that no matter the colour of our skin, we belong.

Fudgesicle is a truly delightful story! This book made me feel so proud - proud to be a black woman, a black mother, proud of my black daughter and our big black families! The story subtly shows how mothers can use simple, everyday experiences to share lasting life lessons with our growing girls, like how to be self-aware and confident. The illustrations will delight readers of all ages, but especially Bermudian readers who will get a little taste of home. I can’t wait to share Fudgesicle with my daughter and others who love little black girls.

Fudgesicle is an engaging, gorgeously depicted culturally relevant book where little Black girls can find yummy representations of themselves. Each person of African descent in Novi’s world is a different shade of wondrous sun-toasted delight. Hassell, against whimsical yet relatable backdrops of Bermuda, illustrates Novi loving and being loved by all shades of valuable fudgesicle flavoured family and friends. While the message of positive self-concept and rejection of colourism is strong, the journey through Novi’s day also provides opportunities to talk with young children about making choices and encountering disappointment. With any luck, Furbert will provide Bermuda’s little Black girls with a series of Fudgesicle delights!

This book reminds me of growing up in Bermuda as a little  black girl and now a book to celebrate the awesome range of our skin tones represented in the beloved favorite summer treat of the fudgesicle.

“I absolutely love, love, love this book. It is wonderfully written by Tinee and beautifully illustrated by Gherdai. But more than that, while we are living in a moment where representation matters for black and brown people, this book goes further in validating every skin shade, particularly for our little black girls who are still combatting colorism in the classroom and on the playground.”

Author and Minister Tinee Furbert and illustrator Gherdai Hassell have hit a six with this book. Wow! A Bermudian book that parents of colour can read to their children and easily show them the beautiful shades and tones that we have been created in. A book that celebrates our various skin tones in a fun and delicious way. It even celebrates the beauty and creativity of our hairstyles. Can’t wait to try a Bermudian cinnamon fudgesicle that looks like me. Where do I purchase?