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Writing Tea Leaves
“An excellent story for young readers to enhance their understanding of color and an aspect of traditional Indian culture.” – 
School Library Journal
“a must-have for primary libraries seeking fresh material for required curricula.” – Foreword
“A beautiful exploration of color, a cultural touchstone, and an engaging read-aloud.” – Booklist
“A thoughtful story that artfully addresses the loss of a grandparent from an immigrant perspective.” – Kirkus
“This thoughtful picture book provides a rare and necessary perspective, free of tropes and clichés…” – ALA Booklist
“beautifully bittersweet expression of love and loss” – Foreword
COMING SPRING 2021!
BETWEEN TWO WORLDS: The Art & Life of Amrita Sher-Gil
Penny Candy Books
Official Author Bio:
Meera Sriram grew up in India and moved to the U.S in 1999. An electrical engineer in the past, she now enjoys writing for children, leading early literacy initiatives, and advocating for diverse bookshelves. Meera is the author of picture books The Yellow Suitcase, A Gift For Amma, and the upcoming title Between Two Worlds. She has also co-authored several kids’ books in India. Meera believes in the transformative power of stories and likes to write about people, places, and experiences less visible in children’s literature. For more information, please visit: http://www.meerasriram.com
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MY CAMPAIGN FOR DIVERSE CHILDREN’S BOOKSHELVES
Ten Reasons Parents Should Read Multicultural Books to Kids
We Need Diverse Books Post: How Picutre Books Help Young Readers Travel The World
The Brown Bookshelf’s Declaration in Support of Children
On The Importance of Difficult Themes in Children’s Literature
