My Paati's Saris
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
My Paati's Saris
By (Author) Jyoti Rajan Gopal
Illustrated by Art Twink
Penguin Young Readers
Penguin Young Readers
14th February 2023
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
813.6
Physical Properties
Hardback
40
Width 251mm, Height 260mm, Spine 8mm
403g
Description
A Tamil boy explores his love for his grandmother and her colourful sari collection in this tale of expressing your true self. Another exciting day with Paati begins with a host of fun activities done in preparation for tonight's party; threading flowers into garlands for decoration, going to the market, and helping her in the kitchen with the scent of sambar in the air. Through it all the boy finds comfort in Paati's sari, whether he's wrapped in its colours for dress-up or clutching its folds for comfort. Each sari holds a story-ones that speak to him, but most important of all they allow him just to be. With joyful text by Jyoti Rajan Gopal and dazzling art by Art Twink, My Paati's Sari is a commemoration of how clothing can convey tradition and individuality, and connect us to both our families and ourselves.
Reviews
A School & Library Journal Best Picture Book of the Year!
A New York Public Library Best Book For Kids of 2022!
PRAISE FOR MY PAATI'S SARIS!
...A story of love and acceptance. - Booklist
A simple yet empowering journey through a cupboard of saris and stories. - Kirkus Reviews
* ...A buoyant picture book about burgeoning identity and family lineage. - Publisher's Weekly, starred review
* An expression of love threaded into the weave and weft of a boys yearning, this recommended purchase should be on the shelves for use in cross-generational units, LGBTQIA+ acceptance, and cultural awareness+M35.- School & Library Journal, starred review
Author Bio
Jyoti Rajan Gopal is a writer, mom and Kindergarten teacher. Growing up, she lived in Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, India and China. Twenty-seven years ago, she moved to New York and she now lives in Yonkers in a quirky old Victorian, with her husband and two daughters. Jyoti writes stories that speak to her heart, that reflect her multiple identities, that she wishes her daughters had growing up, that she wishes her students had now. When not writing or teaching, she loves to work in her garden, dance hip-hop and swing, and explore the many New York State park trails.
