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Children's Author | Storyteller
Publisher: Yali Books
Illustrator: Kavita Ramchandran
Varun is fascinated by bharatanatyam, the ancient classical dance that his sister is trying to perfect. He tries a few moves all by himself at home in secret because, well, boys don’t dance, do they? Will Thatha be able to convince Varun to dance in his footsteps?
- Winner, South Asia Book Award (SABA) 2022
- Honorable Mention, Best Children's Literature on Ageing: Primary Reader category by the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE)
"This book’s charming protagonist and believable plot provide a wonderful opening for conversations about the dangers of strict gender constructs." - KIRKUS REVIEWS
"...a lyrical message in support of family relationships, resisting peer pressure, and following one's inner call to art." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"This is a book that little me needed. Not only for myself to read but for those around me to read as well." - JEENO JOSEPH, Bharatanatyam dancer.
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DOWNLOAD coloring sheets created by: Kavita Ramchandran
When Kavita and I met at the SABA Award ceremony in 2022.
A taste of Bharatanatyam after Storytime
at the American Writers Museum Festival 2024
Pic: Jenny Wagh
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