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My Paati's Saris
Jyoti Rajan Gopal
Illustrator: Art Twink
Ages: 6+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Kokila/Penguin Random House
ISBN: 978-0-593-32460-8
Keywords: Identity, intergenerational relationships, Tamil, food, celebration, dance
A young South Asian Indian child helps their beloved paati (grandmother) prepare for and celebrate a day at the market. Vibrant illustrations.