My Bindi (HB)

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By Gita Varadarajan

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My Bindi by Gita Varadarajan is a delightful children's book about Divya, a young girl who is proud of her Indian heritage. When her mum gives her a special bindi to wear to school, Divya experiences a mix of excitement and nervousness, as she navigates cultural expressions and finds confidence in sharing her identity with classmates.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in stories that celebrate cultural identity and acceptance, especially for children. The book offers a heartwarming narrative focused on self-discovery and the rich traditions that shape us, making it an uplifting read for young readers eager to learn about diversity and belonging.

Divya is scared to put on the bindi for the first time. What if she gets made fun of? What will it feel like? But Amma is there to reassure her. Together they look inside Amma's special box to find the perfect bindi. And as Divya gazes in the mirror she discovers a new side of herself.

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A young girl finds the magic, power, and history of wearing a bindi for the first time.

Divya is scared to put on the bindi for the first time. What if she gets made fun of? But Amma assures her that her bindi will bring protection. After Divya looks inside Amma's special box to find the perfect bindi to put on, she gazes in the mirror and discovers a new side of herself, and it gives her strength.

My Bindi by Gita Varadarajan is a powerful story about belonging, embracing your heritage, and believing in yourself.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338598810

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Contributors:

Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gita Varadarajan

About the Author

Gita Varadarajan was born and raised in India. She has worked with children all over the world, and now teaches second grade in Princeton, New Jersey. Save Me a Seat, written with Sarah Weeks, was her first novel.
Archana Sreenivasan is a freelance illustrator based in Bangalore, India. Her illustrations have been published in magazines, children's books, book covers, and comics. She finds the natural world and people watching most inspiring and engaging.

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