Join Shane and friends as they attempt to settle the age-old question of which rice dish is the best in this funny and joyful new picture book!

Shane is convinced that nothing beats a big, delicious bowl of rice and peas - it’s the best rice in the world! But when he brings his favourite meal to school, he discovers that his friend Yinka is just as passionate about her jollof rice. What follows is a hilarious and heartfelt showdown to settle the age-old question: which rice reigns supreme?

A laugh-out-loud, heartwarming picture book that brings the joy of food, friendship, and cultural pride to life, My Rice is Best explores the playful rivalry between two friends who both believe their rice dish is the ultimate favourite. Through humour and a universal love of eating, the book offers an entertaining way-in to help children embrace new cuisines and celebrate cultural identity and diversity.

My Rice is Best is a mesme-ricing celebration of food, culture and friendship!

Selina Brown is an Events Producer, Children's author and founder of Black British Book Festival.

"With the rising demand for inclusive stories that celebrate different cultures, My Rice is Best is a timely addition to bookshelves and marks the arrival of an exciting new voice in picture books." -- The Voice * The Voice *
"The interactive dialogue, humour and deeper messaging to spark conversation on identity made [My Rice Is Best] a delight to share." -- The Blk Brit * The Blk Brit *
"...a colourful celebration of food and friendship!" -- The Federation of Children's Book Groups * The Federation of Children's Book Groups *
"This bright and sweet book celebrating food from different cultures... is a lovely way to look at differences between cultures, as well as what unites us." -- BookTrust * BookTrust *
"An absolute zinger of a picture book, showing that food and culture and heritage is diverse, and is to be shared and celebrated." -- Books for Topics * Books for Topics *
"...a joyful, mouthwatering celebration of culture, family, and pride..." -- I Am Hip-Hop * I Am Hip-Hop *
"Deliciously funny, this is a truly tasty treat to share with young children at home or in the classroom..." -- Books for Keeps * Books for Keeps *

Selina Brown (Author)
Selina Brown is an Author, Marketing Consultant and Event Producer. At 16 she became the Youth MP for Nottingham, her love for words gained her two Degrees and a Masters at 21 years old. After living and working in New York, Jamaica, Kenya and Gambia Selina founded Little Miss Creative, an award-winning Female Development Agency that empowers girls in schools across the UK. During the pandemic she wrote the picture book series Nena that became popular in 2020. The same year Selina launched the intentionally renowned Black British Book Festival, which aims to celebrate new and emerging Black British authors across all genres of literature.

Maxwell A. Oginni (Illustrator)
Maxwell Afolabi Oginni is a Nigerian-born, London-based animator & illustrator. Classically trained in 2D character animation, he has worked in the mainstream industry for over 14 years as director, animator & illustrator for TV commercials, music videos & popular children's entertainment productions, such as, 'Mr Bean: The Animated Series', 'Hey Duggee', 'School of Roars', JoJo & Gran Gran, plus various other titles. Having developed his own distinct style, Maxwell has also established himself as a skilled & ambitious creative with a fresh & dynamic approach. His unique artworks have been acknowledged by various institutions & highly respected industry professionals throughout his career.