Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen
Written by Ryan Bani Tahmaseb
Illustrated by Fateme Mokhles
Published by Charlesbridge
Being the new kid is hard. And wearing something that might seem odd to other kids is even harder.
Rostam and Maman recently moved to the United States, and Baba is still working in Iran. Now it’s picture day at school, and Rostam doesn’t want to wear his pusteen. Even though Baba wore it when he was little, and it’s beautiful and soft, Rostam worries that the other kids will think it’s weird.
But sometimes being brave means sharing your whole self with others.
Primary ISBN: 9781623543815
Publication Date: July 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Iranian/Iranian American
Themes: Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Separation: Different Immigration Status, Multilingual: Farsi Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Sports, Welcoming by School
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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