American desi

An American child of East Asian descent revels in dances, clothing, games, foods and other characteristics of both cultures, while blending them into what makes this American desi unique.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gopal, Jyoti Rajan (Author)
Other Authors: Kelkar, Supriya, 1980- (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2022.
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:An American child of East Asian descent revels in dances, clothing, games, foods and other characteristics of both cultures, while blending them into what makes this American desi unique.
Physical Description:1 volume : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 21 x 26 cm
Audience:Ages 4-8.
ISBN:9780316705301
0316705306
Author Notes:

Jyoti Rajan Gopal is a kindergarten teacher, writer, and mom who loves taking any opportunity to break out her Bollywood moves and hip-hop grooves. She grew up in Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, India, and China and now lives in New York City, so she knows what it feels like to be caught between multiple cultures. She chooses to embrace all her wondrous colors! This is her debut children's book.

Supriya Kelkar grew up in the Midwest, where she learned Hindi as a child by watching three Hindi movies a week. Supriya is a screenwriter who has worked on the writing teams for several Hindi films and one Hollywood feature. She is the author of Bindu's Bindis ; American as Paneer Pie ; and Strong as Fire , Fierce as Flame , among others. This is her debut illustrated book. She invites you to visit her online at www.supriyakelkar.com.