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A Pair of Twins

Book cover for A Pair of Twins by Kavitha Mandana

A Pair of Twins by Kavitha Mandana; illustrated by Nayantara Surendranath (Karadi Tales, 2014). A vibrantly illustrated and empowering tale of an Indian girl and her “twin,” an elephant born the same day, who bravely break down cultural and gender barriers while taking on roles historically restricted to males. (Grades K-3)


Award Status: Highly Commended

Award Year: 2015

Author: Kavitha Mandana

Illustrator: Nayantara Surendranath

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