Ritu Weds Chandni
Written by Ameya Narvankar
Illustrated by Ameya Narvankar
Published by Ritu Weds Chandni
Ayesha is excited to attend her cousin Ritu’s wedding. She can’t wait to dance at the baraat ceremony! But not everyone is happy that Ritu is marrying her girlfriend Chandni. Some have even vowed to stop the celebrations. Will Ayesha be able to save her cousin’s big day?
Centering Ayesha’s love for her cousin as much as it showcases Ritu and Chandni’s love for each other, this warmhearted debut from Ameya Narvankar celebrates the power of young voices to stand up against prejudice and bigotry.
Primary ISBN: 9781949528947
Publication Date: December 2020
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Picture Book, Age 06 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Activism, Allyship, Celebrations, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Discrimination: Gender and Sexual, Family Relationship: Extended, LGBTQIA+, Multilingual: Hindi Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Hindu, Setting: Home Country, Welcoming by Individual
Setting: India
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Home Country
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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An Author’s Note from Ameya Narvankar
Yali Books Flipbook: Ritu Weds Chandni
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