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In "Two Mrs. Gibsons," a biracial daughter of an African‑American father and a Japanese mother looks back on her childhood with the two affectionate women who raised her: her Japanese mother and her father’s African‑American grandmother. Their very different yet equally loving presences shape her sense of identity and family across cultural lines.
The story reflects the beauty of intergenerational and interracial family ties, illustrating how love can bridge diverse heritages while celebrating the unique qualities each woman brings into the girl's life.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Toyomi Igus
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