A Dupatta Is . . .

(Hardback)

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A dupatta is so much more than a beautiful piece of fabric. A dupatta is sound-swooshing and swashing like a superhero cape. A dupatta is scent-cinnamon and cardamom, crushed coriander and peppermint oil. A dupatta is fun-playing peekaboo and building cushion forts with dupatta canopies. Written by Marzieh Abbas and vividly brought to life by the artwork of Anu Chouhan, this is a loving and lyrical ode to the dupatta. These shawls-traditionally worn by women in various cultures of South Asia-are beautiful and colorful of course, but they're also fun, functional, and carry the sounds and smells of family and identity.

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Praise for A Dupatta Is...:

"Abbas offers not just a story, but a poetic explanation of a traditional scarf worn by the people of Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. ... From color to function, beauty to identity, the dupatta's significance is shown through vivid illustrations from -Chouhan. ... This book exquisitely represents the legacy that is the dupatta through imagery and descriptive text for a beautiful lesson in culture." --School Library Journal

"Similar in form to Kevin Noble Maillard's Fry Bread (2019), illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal, this rhythmic description of a dupatta's importance in a South Asian Muslim family is an affectionate homage. ... The book's warm, well-chosen language depicts a joyful, accurate representation of a dupatta's multigenerational importance in family life. ... A lyrical, multisensory celebration of a South Asian garment." --Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Raised between the bustling cities of Dubai, UAE, and Karachi, Pakistan, Marzieh Abbas loves traveling, baking, reading, and samosas. She is a member of SCBWI and 12x12PB, and a lifelong learner. authormarzieh.wordpress.com Anu Chouhan is a Canadian illustrator and video game artist. A trained animator with a background in mobile game development, Anu often combines her love of her Punjabi cultural heritage into her art, as well as drawing inspiration from anime, nature, and global fashion. Her unique, edgy, and energetic art has garnered attention from major publications, celebrities, and influencers online. She can be found at anumation.ca, on Instagram at @anumation, as well as on Twitter at @anumationart.