Laxmi's Mooch
A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girl's journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her mustache.
Laxmi never paid much attention to the tiny hairs above her lip. But one day while playing farm animals at recess, her friends point out that her whiskers would make her the perfect cat. She starts to notice body hair all over--on her arms, legs, and even between her eyebrows.
With her parents' help, Laxmi learns that hair isn't just for heads, but that it grows everywhere, regardless of gender. Featuring affirming text by Shelly Anand and exuberant, endearing illustrations by Nabi H. Ali, Laxmi's Mooch is a celebration of our bodies and our body hair, in whichever way they grow.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 32
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2021
Publisher: Kokila
Language: en
ISBN: 9781984815651
Creator Bio
Shelly Anand and Nabi H. Ali are a dynamic duo of writers who have collaborated to create the empowering children's book, Laxmi's Mooch. Shelly Anand is a children's book author and a practicing pediatrician who is passionate about diversity and representation in children's literature. She has written for various publications and her work has been featured in multiple anthologies. Nabi H. Ali is an illustrator and graphic designer who has a background in animation. Together, they have combined their talents to create a heartwarming and relatable story that celebrates individuality and self-love.
