Clever Carmel

Clever Carmel is a really smart mixed-race girl who lives in south London in England with her Nigerian mother and English father, two little sisters and one little brother. World Cup fever is everywhere - it’s even something she’s learning about at school. When her teacher asks the class to each do a little project about the country they plan to support in the World Cup, Carmel is over the moon as she is football crazy.

However, Carmel’s excitement soon turns into confusion as she’s not sure which country to choose. Which team should she support? England or Nigeria? What would her parents think? What shirt should she wear? With a twist of her magical afro bunches, can Clever Carmel find a way to solve her dilemma?

“A heart-warming and strong book with charming pictures! I love how it fuses identity and football with a female character who is a great wee role model!” Jackie Kay (MBE FRSE)