Mahitha and the Dragon
Written by Sunita Nahar
Illustrated by Jake Alexander
Published by Tate
Mahitha hardly ever says a word at school, and when she does, she says it so softly that nobody notices her at all.
When Mahitha’s teacher asks her to read a story out loud in class, she can barely speak above a whisper. It isn’t until she is whisked away to a magical land-helping Queen Gagana retrieve her lost pearl and learning to confront dragons-that she is finally able to find her voice.
A beautiful story on standing up for yourself and finding the confidence to use your voice.
Primary ISBN: 9781849769792
Publication Date: September 2026
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 05 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American
Themes: Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Discrimination: Abilities, Discrimination: Language Ability, Education & Literacy, Genre: Fantasy & Folklore, Mental Health, Own Voices/Lived Experience
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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