The Yellow Suitcase
Written by Meera Sriram
Illustrated by Meera Sethi
Published by Penny Candy Books
Asha travels with her parents from America to India to mourn her grandmother’s passing. Asha’s grief and anger are compounded by the empty yellow suitcase usually reserved for gifts to and from Grandma, but when she discovers a gift left behind just for her, Asha realizes that the memory of her grandmother will live on inside her, no matter where she lives.
Primary ISBN: 9780999658413
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 07 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American
Themes: Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Setting: Home Country, Trauma & Healing: Death of Family or Friend
Setting: United States, India
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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