English 4-8 years Own Voices Chennai, India Family Gifts Meera Sriram & Mariona Cabassa Summary: This book is so bright and cheery, it’s a joy to read! The narrator is a young girl on her way to the colorful market nearby to buy a present for her Amma, and there are so many choices! Wandering…
Category: Indian Culture and Traditions
Shubh Diwali!
Written by: Chitra Soundar Illustrated by: Charlene Chua For ages: 3-5 years Language: English & some Hindi (more is in the Diwali information after the story) Topics Covered: Culture & Traditions, Celebration, Global Community, Hindu, Religion, India, Indian Culture, POC-Centric Narratives. Summary: Shubh Diwali is a short rhyming book introducing Diwali and the celebrations that accompany the 5 day festival. The plot follows…
American as Paneer Pie [released June 9th 2020]
Written by: Supriya Kelkar Cover Art by: Abigail Dela Cruz For ages: YA Middle Grades and up Language: English Topics Covered: Racism, Indian Culture, Indian-American Families, Growing Up, Fitting In, Own Voices, Immigration. Summary: 11 year old Lekha just wants to fit into her Detroit suburb, to not be teased for being Desi and having a birthmark (right where bindis are…
Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji
Written by: F. Zia Illustrated by: Ken Min For ages: 4-8 years Language: English, Hindi. Topics Covered: Family, POC-Centric Narratives, Indian Culture & Traditions. Summary: Aneel’s grandparents have come all the way from India for a visit! They do lots of fun things like burn incense and practice standing on their heads for yoga. Dada-ji, his grandfather, tells the best stories…