American Desi

An American child of East Asian descent revels in dances, clothing, games, foods and other characteristics of both cultures, while blending them into what makes this American desi unique.

About the author

Jyoti Rajan Gopal is a kindergarten teacher, writer, and mom who loves taking any opportunity to break out her Bollywood moves and hip-hop grooves. She grew up in Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, India, and China and now lives in New York City, so she knows what it feels like to be caught between multiple cultures. She chooses to embrace all her wondrous colors! This is her debut children’s book.
 
Supriya Kelkar grew up in the Midwest, where she learned Hindi as a child by watching three Hindi movies a week. Supriya is a screenwriter who has worked on the writing teams for several Hindi films and one Hollywood feature. She is the author of Bindu’s Bindis; American as Paneer Pie; and Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame, among others. This is her debut illustrated book. She invites you to visit her online at www.supriyakelkar.com.

Summary

For fans of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, this poetic story filled with expressive art empowers South Asian children living in the United States and celebrates being bicultural.

Foreword

For fans of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, this poetic story filled with expressive art empowers South Asian children living in the United States and celebrates being bicultural.

Product details

• Authors: Jyoti R Gopal, Jyoti Rajan Gopal, Supriya Kelkar
• Assisted by: Supriya Kelkar (Illustration)
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.11.2022
• EAN: 9780316705301
• ISBN: 978-0-316-70530-1
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 262 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 360 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; USA, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration, People & places (Children's / Teenage), United States of America, USA, Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Relating to Asian American people, Children’s / Teenage social issues: Migration and refugees