A Rakhi for Rakesh
Written by Nadia Salomon
Illustrated by Nabi H. Ali
Published by Versify
In this beautifully illustrated picture book, brother and sister duo Rakesh and Aashi discover the importance of forgiveness as they celebrate Raksha Bandhan.
Raksha Bandhan, the summer holiday celebrating brothers and sisters, is days away, but Aashi and Rakesh, just can’t seem to get along! As the siblings prepare for the big day, can they work together to learn a lesson of forgiveness and the importance of family?
Primary ISBN: 9780063249042
Publication Date: July 2025
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American
Themes: Celebrations, Celebrations: Raksha Bandhan, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Family Relationship: Siblings, Multilingual: Telugu Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Hindu
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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