Lulu in the Spotlight: A South Asian Wedding Story
Written by Natasha Khan Kazi
Illustrated by Natasha Khan Kazi
Published by Versify
It’s wedding day, and Lulu is finally old enough to have a plan of her own for winning the prize during joota chupai! In Lulu’s family, kids on the bride’s side of the family play a game: Take the groom’s shoes and hold on to them until he gives them a prize.
The only problem? Her older cousins have their own plan for the heist—and it doesn’t include her!
Lulu tries again and again to get in on the fun, but she always seems to be one step behind. Can she hold on to her confidence and determination long enough to keep at it, even when it means thinking outside the box?
Primary ISBN: 9780358732204
Publication Date: April 2025
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Bangladeshi/Bangladeshi American, Unspecified (South Asian)
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Celebrations, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Family Relationship: Extended, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Multilingual: Hindi Featured Words, Multilingual: Urdu Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Unspecified (Western Country)
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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Engagement Materials:
Teacher’s Guide for Lulu in the Spotlight
Storytime & Bollywood Dance Lesson with author, Natasha Khan Kazi
Spotlight Art Lesson
Source: natashakhankazi.com