My Saree
Written by Gita Varadarajan
Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan
Published by Orchard Books
I look in the mirror, I see me in my saree. And my heart is fu ll… In my beautiful peacock blue saree. bring my palms together and smile. “Namaste, I am Divya, and this is my saree.”
Divya loves her mother’s sarees. Each one is unique; some are soft and silky, some are stiff and crisp, and some dazzle with gold and silver. And she can’t wait for the day when she’s old enough to wear one herself! It’s Heritage Night at school and everyone gets to share something from their culture with the class. Divya hopes this is her chance to finally wear her first saree. Will Divya get to wear one after all?
In this tender follow-up to My Bindi, author Gita Varadarajan’s lyrical and moving text is accompanied with Archana Sreenivasan’s charming and vibrant illustrations and bring to life another beautiful story as a young girl discovers a new way to embrace her Indian culture.
Primary ISBN: 9781338834147
Publication Date: August 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American
Themes: Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Clothing, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Family Relationship: Parents, Generation: 1st, Generational Differences, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Hindu, Welcoming by School
Setting: United States
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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