A Garland of Henna
Written by Varsha Bajaj
Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan
Published by Penguin Young Readers Group
Nikita’s family takes pride in creating beautiful henna art, and she’s ready to try her hand at it—but it’s harder than it looks!
Nikita is part of a long line of henna artists. Her grandmother even brought a treasured notebook of designs with her to the US when she moved here from India. But the first time Nikita tries to make henna art, the mehndi paste looks like an ugly blob, and she feels like giving up. Still, she continues watching her mother and grandmother make gardens bloom on hands and is intrigued by the beauty of it all. Will she find the courage to try again?
Primary ISBN: 9780593325117
Publication Date: June 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American
Themes: Arts, Celebrations, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Parents, Generation: 2nd, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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