My Diwali Light
Written by Raakhee Mirchandani
Illustrated by Supriya Kelkar
Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
A charming holiday story following one girl’s family as they celebrate their Diwali traditions with the ones they love.
Devi loves the Diwali season. It’s a time to wear her favorite red bindi and eat samosas until she bursts! Makemithai and design rangoli with her Papa. And paint diyas with her nani—a reminder to shine her light brightly all year long.
This joyful story, with vibrant collage illustrations, follows one girl’s Diwali traditions as her family celebrates their favorite holiday with the ones they love.
Primary ISBN: 9780316339339
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book , Age 4 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (South Asian)
Themes: Celebrations: Diwali, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Family Relationship: Parents, Generation: 2nd, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Hindu
Setting: Unknown
Character’s New Arrival/New American Status: 2nd Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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