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“Cousins and on-again, off-again BFFs Tee and Dee compete over everything—even the gross stuff…Their game turns into another heated debate before the girls finally realize that their friendship is ultimately what matters most…The cousins’ warm, picturesque island community is illustrated in bright colors…By turns goofy and gross—a tale of fun surprises and deepened connections.”

– Kirkus Reviews

Ready, Set, Mango!

Written by Tamla T. Young
Illustrated by Raz Latif
Published by Owlkids

On an island vacation with their auntie, cousins Tee and Dee set out to find mangoes to make smoothies. As the best of friends, but also the worst of rivals, the girls see everything as a competition, and they immediately begin to argue about who can find the perfect mango first.

But it’s not long before a different treasure ignites their competitive spirits. The girls race to outdo each other in gathering some beautiful dark, round, shiny pebbles … until they notice a goat producing dark, round, shiny pebble-shaped poops! Together, they burst into laughter over the icky treasure they had been chasing.

Packed with atmospheric details that evoke the sights and sounds of island life and inspired by a memory from the author’s own early years, this playful take on childhood rivalries prizes friendship and laughter above fighting and competing.

Primary ISBN: 9781771475488
Publication Date: April 2025
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: Jamaica

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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