Lamellia: The Wizard in the Forest by Gloria D. Gonsalves

A young mushroom heroine is the protagonist of Lamellia: The Wizard in the Forest, a whimsical and meaningful children’s book by Gloria D. Gonsalves. Written in simple language, but heavily laden with symbolism relating to acceptance, race, cultural differences and oppression, this story is surprisingly dense for a children’s book, but the underlying message is continually compelling. Gonsalves has created a unique new world and boldly filled it with timely and relevant wisdom for a younger generation.