Are there any award winning picture books that highlight India? One picture book hit the lottery for American recognition. Finders Keepers? A True Story in India, by Robert Arnett and illustrated by SmitaTurakhia (Atman Press, 2003) is stunning, not only in its … [Read more...]
Sudha Murty and The Bird With the Golden Wings
While teaching in India, I adapted to my new terrain and quickly learned that my expectations needed to be modified. One thing I missed was familiar children’s literature. I eagerly awaited the arrival of the Scholastic Book Fair only to be disappointed by the fair’s small and … [Read more...]
The Foolish Men of Agra: And Other Tales of Mogul India
After visiting the structures built by the Mogul Emperors (1526-1707) in Jaipur and Agra (see my photo gallery), I couldn't resist looking at the picture book, The Foolish Men of Agra: And Other Tales of Mogul India, retold by Rina Singh and illustrated by Farida Zaman (Key … [Read more...]
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