Amma’s Sari
Written by Sandhya Parappukkaran
Illustrated by Michelle Pereira
Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers
Shreya admires her mother’s saris, whose silky swirls embrace her every morning. But her spirits plummet at the stares and whispers that the sari attracts. When Sherya asks her mother why she wears a sari, Amma answers the question with family stories brimming with generations of love.
In this gentle and empowering picture book with vibrant full-color art, Shreya moves from embarrassment to pride as she learns that Amma’s sari is much more than a beautiful piece of clothing. It is also a connection to their shared past and the love and care woven into their family history and heritage.
Primary ISBN: 9781419767685
Publication Date: March 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American
Themes: Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Clothing, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Parents, Generation: 1st, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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