I’m a children’s writer, an early literacy instructor, and an advocate for diverse bookshelves. I’m represented by Tracy Marchini at BookEnds Literary Agency.
My picture book, THE YELLOW SUITCASE, stepped out into the world on March 12, 2019!
Want to see pictures of the book launch at Mrs.Dalloway’s? Click here!
“A thoughtful story that artfully addresses the loss of a grandparent from an immigrant perspective.”– Kirkus Review of The Yellow Suitcase, Dec 2018
“This thoughtful picture book provides a rare and necessary perspective, free of tropes and clichés… Asha’s feelings gives this book powerful bibliotherapeutic value…” – American Library Association’s (ALA) Booklist, Jan 2019
“…beautifully bittersweet expression of love and loss…” – Foreword Reviews, starred review
Featured in THE 2019 ULTIMATE LIST OF DIVERSE CHILDREN’S BOOKS
My campaign for diverse children’s literature:
Ten Reasons Parents Should Read Multicultural Books to Kids
The Brown Bookshelf’s Declaration in Support of Children
On The Importance of Difficult Themes in Children’s Literature
CBC Diversity: Multicultural Children’s Book Day Feature
