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My Bindi

By Gita Varadarajan

Adjectives

heartwarming empowering vibrant

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Divya is nervous about wearing a bindi to school for the first time, fearing her classmates might tease her. With her mother's reassurance, she selects the perfect bindi and, upon seeing her reflection, discovers newfound strength and pride in her heritage. This touching picture book celebrates self-acceptance and the beauty of embracing one's cultural identity.

About the author

Gita Varadarajan is an author who writes exciting stories for children. She is well known for co-writing the book 'Save Me a Seat,' which explores friendship and fitting in at school. Gita grew up in India and now lives in the United States, where she enjoys sharing tales inspired by her life and experiences.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2022

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