The Swedish Girl of Motala

Picture book by Eric Basir. Softcover. The Swedish Girl of Motala, written and illustrated by Eric Basir—an American Muslim of mixed African and Swedish descent—shines the light on a serious social issue already changing the once all-welcoming Sweden. The present atmosphere of Swedish society can be as cold as the climate. Yet this story—about a daughter of African immigrants becoming a leader in her community—can bring hope to all in Sweden.