So Devin Wore a Skirt - Softcover

Lalji, Shireen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0711298521 ISBN 13: 9780711298521

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2025

Synopsis

So Devin Wore a Skirt is an empowering picture book for young children about the importance of family acceptance and the joy of being true to yourself. 

Devin’s family are all dressed up for Nanabapa’s Big Birthday, and everyone looks fabulous! But Devin doesn’t have anything special to wear. Then, he spots one of his sister’s skirts lying on her bed – it’s the deepest blue, and it shimmers in the light. So, Devin puts the skirt on. . . 

. . . and it feels amazing! But what will everyone say? Devin hides the skirt under a disguise to finally enjoy the party and dance the night away. But all this dancing makes Devin VERYhot! So, he takes off his disguise and reveals the skirt. 

All eyes are on him –but in steps Nanabapa. He takes Devin’s hand, twirls him round in his beautiful skirt . . . and the party continues in full swing! 

InSo Devin Wore a Skirt, debut author Shireen Lalji and New York Timesbestselling artist Lucy Fleming have created a glowing story about being true to yourself – encouraging readers, young and old, to express their identity in the way that feels right. 

About this title

About the Author

Shireen Lalji writes stories that celebrate the diversity of children’s lives and family experiences while gently challenging cultural stereotypes. After spending twenty years in teaching and educational roles, she is now a school librarian. Shireen lives in London with her husband and two brilliant teenagers. Her debút book, So Devin Wore a Skirt, was published in 2025.

Lucy Fleming has been an avid doodler and bookworm since early childhood. She has an honours degree in Illustration and is the creator of Ella's Night Lights. She's the illustrator of several acclaimed books, including River Rose and the Magical Christmas, written by singer Kelly Clarkson. She is the illustrator of So Devin Wore a Skirt, which published in 2025.

Edition details

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0711298521
• ISBN 13: 9780711298521
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Fleming Lucy
• Number of pages: 32