Farewell, 2022!
This year has been full of surprises and challenges; we have been pushed out of our comfort zone, embracing growth and learning along the way.
17 South Asian Desi LGBTQIA+ Books For Your Bookshelf
Find 17 Desi LGBTQIA+ Book Recs for Your Bookshelf
You are invited to the loveliest wedding of the year!
We are so excited to announce that Ritu Weds Chandni is available to pre-order! This gorgeous picture book by Ameya Narvankar features two desi brides, two baraats, and a big vibrant desi wedding. Join Ritu and Chandni on their journey to acceptance and a lifetime of love.
A powerful #herstory for all ages
The gorgeous story of Queen Goharshad is out into the world! We are going to celebrate by giving away paperback copies of Brave with Beauty: A Story of Afghanistan to our readers this month. To participate – Tell us a little bit about a woman whose story is perhaps not very widely known but whose …
An honor for Amla Mater!
Amla Mater chosen as an Honor Book by the 2018 VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Award. #ownvoices
Cover Reveal: Ritu and Chandni are getting married!
You are invited to Ritu and her girlfriend Chandni’s forthcoming nuptials! We are thrilled to finally be able to reveal the beautiful cover for our upcoming picture book that celebrates love against the backdrop of a loud and colorful desi wedding. Just look at the gorgeous brides<3<3<3! Stay tuned for previews and more…coming …
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A Kirkus Best of 2018 Book!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our upcoming picture book is on Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2018 List!
Help us get our books in front of teachers
I hope you have had a great summer! When you’re a kid, the summer days stretch out endlessly. You have all the time in the world to play outside, watch countless summer blockbusters, and hang around at the pool. As a mom and business owner, however, Summer (yes, with a capital “S”) is a marathon! …
Get to know Anita Jari Kharbanda, Author of LIONESS OF PUNJAB (Fall 2022)
Anita Jari Kharbanda, author of Lioness of Punjab (Fall 2022) talks to Taryn Jackson about her inspiration for the book, her writing process, and the challenge of naming historical characters. Find out who she thinks should play Mai Bhago in a Bollywood movie! Taryn: Why don’t we get started with you telling us a little bit …
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Two Honors for Ritu Weds Chandni!
We are thrilled to announce that Ritu Weds Chandni has been selected as a 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People by the National Council of Social Studies and the Children’s Book Council AND a Top Ten Book by ALA’s Rise: A Feminist Book Project! We are very proud of author-illustrator Ameya Narvankar–join …
Ritu Weds Chandni is a Best Picture Book of 2020!
We are honored and absolutely thrilled to announce that Ritu Weds Chandni is a Best Picture Book of 2020 pick by Kirkus Reviews!
Building Inclusivity at My Jewish Day School
This post is part of The Association of Jewish Libraries’ program Through the Window: A Diversity Exchange, which pairs Jewish and non-Jewish organizations to swap blog posts. This initiative is designed to fight antisemitism, racism, and other forms of bigotry through education and allyship.
It’s #BookWeek2020atHome!
To all our educators who continue to guide our children during this crisis, you are deeply valued and cherished. Thank you. If you are celebrating Book Week with your class virtually this year, we have some resources for you. Maxine Schur, author of BRAVE WITH BEAUTY: A STORY OF AFGHANISTAN (a 2020 Notable Social Studies …
We are in this together. Let’s help each other.
Free resources and discounted books to help with remote learning.
Brave with Beauty is a 2020 Notable Social Studies Trade Book!
We are very happy to announce that BRAVE WITH BEAUTY is a 2020 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People! Help us spread the word and get these beautiful books into more classrooms. #socialstudiesmatters
Talking to her PB characters: An inteview with illustrator Debasmita Dasgupta
Award-winning author-illustrator Elizabeth Dulemba, interviewed illustrator Debasmita Dasgupta and talked to her about the process of creating the artwork for Mina vs. the Monsoon. Debasmita’s answers will put a smile on your face! Here’s one we love love love – e: Is there a unique or funny story behind the creation of Mina Vs. The Monsoon? Debasmita: So …
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🌟 It has been 365 days of book joy 🌟
We want to thank our family of readers, creators, educators, and supporters for making 2018 full of joyful milestones. We are very proud of the two wonderful books we launched this year – Amla Mater and Mina vs. the Monsoon. We are grateful for all the love you have shown us and we are humbled by the praise …
Mina is a star!
Our lovely Mina is a star! Our upcoming picture book Mina vs. the Monsoon received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews and we couldn’t be more proud of author Rukhsanna Guidroz and illustrator Debasmita Dasgupta. We can’t wait for you to meet Mina this December! To check out a preview of the book and to pre-order a …
Find out what all the buzz is about!
Amla Mater is getting a lot of love from readers and reviewers alike! We are so proud of author-illustrator Devi Menon for creating this beautiful first book and we can’t wait to see more of her work out in the world. Here is a sample of what reviewers have to say – “Amla Mater is a meditation …
A Graphic Novel About Finding Home
“When I finished reading Amla Mater, it took me a few minutes to shake myself, and come out of the lyrical, sepia-toned world that this beautiful book creates,” says Swati N. (Travelling Birdy Book Reviews) Amla Mater is now up for pre-orders! Click here to see a sneak preview and order your copy …