The Katha Chest
Written by Radhiah Chowdhury
Illustrated by Lavanya Naidu
Published by Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Asiya loves to visit Nanu’s house where she can rummage through Nanu’s katha chest filled with quilts. There are stories in each of the quilts that her Nanu has collected through the years, all about the bold and brave women in Asiya’s family. Among all of the games and exciting things at Nanu’s house, Asiya thinks these hidden histories are the grandest treasure.
Primary ISBN: 9781665903905
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Bangladeshi/Bangladeshi American
Themes: Celebrations, Family Relationship: Grandparents
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown
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