Sister Day
Written by Jyoti Rajan Gopal
Illustrated by Fanny Liem
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Dawn breaks
new day
hearts light
sisters play.
In this lyrical and spare picture book with beautiful illustrations from Fanny Liem, author Jyoti Rajan Gopal tells the story of two sisters who are excited to go on a backyard adventure. But when their make-believe meets with disaster, the sisters take some time apart. They learn to forgive each other’s mistakes, and soon the sisters are combining their ideas to make the most beautiful backyard kingdom of all. Because now they know:
Sister spirit
sister strong
sister heart
sister strong.
Primary ISBN: 9780374390129
Publication Date: July 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (South Asian)
Themes: Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Family Relationship: Siblings, Outdoor Exploration, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unspecified
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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