The Boy & the Bindi

Written by: Vivek Shraya Illustrated by: Rajni Perera For Ages: 2-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Gender Identity, Acceptance, Family, Indian Culture, POC-Centric Narratives. Summary: This story is told by a narrator discovering his mother’s bindi, and becomes captivated by it.  He asks for one, and his mother obliges.  “As soon as it’s on, I…