Lights for Gita
Written by Rachna Gilmore
Illustrated by Alice Priestley
Published by Second Story Press
Gita’s family has only recently emigrated from India. Although she misses her relatives and friends, she has already made some friends in her new home. Today, she is looking forward to her favourite holiday – Divali, a festival of lights with fireworks, laughter and exchanges of sweets. But Gita’s plans soon fall apart and she becomes homesick and sad. Children from all backgrounds will love this warm and caring story.
Primary ISBN: 9780884481508
Publication Date: January 1995
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Publication Status: Out of Print
Picture Book, Age 05 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American
Themes: Celebrations: Diwali, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Unknown
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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