Pashmina
A Junior Library Guild Selection 2017
Amazon Top Twenty Children’s Book of the Year 2017
Amazon Best Book of the month December 2017
Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017
Texas Maverick Graphic Novel 2017
Northern California Indie Bookseller Association Long-List Title
Priyanka Das has so many unanswered questions: Why did her mother abandon her home in India years ago? What was it like there? And most importantly, who is her father, and why did her mom leave him behind? But Pri’s mom avoids these questions―the topic of India is permanently closed.
For Pri, her mother's homeland can only exist in her imagination. That is, until she find a mysterious pashmina tucked away in a forgotten suitcase. When she wraps herself in it, she is transported to a place more vivid and colorful than any guidebook or Bollywood film. But is this the real India? And what is that shadow lurking in the background? To learn the truth, Pri must travel farther than she’s ever dared and find the family she never knew.
In this heartwarming graphic novel debut, Nidhi Chanani weaves a tale about the hardship and self-discovery that is born from juggling two cultures and two worlds.
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Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 176
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2017
Publisher: First Second
Language: en
ISBN: 9781626720879
Creator Bio
Nidhi Chanani is an Indian-American artist and author who has gained recognition for her unique blend of storytelling and illustration. Born and raised in the Bay Area of California, Chanani's multicultural background has greatly influenced her work, which often explores themes of identity and culture. With a degree in literature from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Chanani began her career as a freelance illustrator before transitioning to writing and illustrating her own graphic novels. Her debut graphic novel, Pashmina, has received critical acclaim and has been translated into multiple languages. Chanani continues to create thought-provoking and visually stunning works that resonate with readers of all ages.
