A Project of the South Asia National Outreach Consortium
Once Upon a Sari, written by Zenia Wadhwani, illustrated by Avani Dwivedi (Penguin Random House, 2024) When little Avani rummages through her mother’s saris, she expects a scolding, but instead, her mother shares the memories woven into each one. From celebrations to family heirlooms and even a sari carried through Partition, the fabrics tell stories of …
The Salt Thief by Neal Bascomb (Scholastic Focus, 2024) The Salt Thief is a dramatic, narrative nonfiction account of Gandhi’s Salt March and India’s struggle to gain independence from Britain. Gandhi is known throughout history for his nonviolent protestations. Leading his followers to the Arabian Sea to protest Britain’s salt tax led to decades of conflict …
The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi (Harper Collins, 2024). Mahnoor navigates the challenges of home life and the struggles of school, all while dealing with friendships that test her strength. Amid the chaos, her passion for journalism becomes a lifeline—guiding her toward understanding her Pakistani identity. When her grandmother arrives from Pakistan, carrying a history long …
The Spice Box, written by Meera Sriram, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat (Penguin Random House Canada, 2024). In thisheartwarming intergenerational story about love, legacy, and flavor, Rishi is ready to carry forward his Dad’s and his Paati’s stories through the beautiful family spice box. Paati was known in her hometown in India as the Wizard of …
