Shubh Diwali!

Shubh Diwali!

WSRA Children's Literature: Picture This 2021 Recommendation List The festival of lights is here―time to celebrate the New Year! Diwali has arrived! Rangoli art decorates the floor, and strings of flowers hang around the doors. Now it's time to ring the bells, light the lamps, and welcome the New Year with family and friends. A sweet introduction to the Hindu festival of lights. WSRA Children's Literature: Picture This 2021 Recommendation List "Jaunty rhymes and warm, generous family activities mark the beginning of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in this picture book that's designed to fill young eyes with wonder." ― Foreword Reviews "A solid introduction to a holiday celebrated by millions."― Kirkus Reviews "Soundar's text reflects a lovely, pluralistic society in which an Indian family’s values and practices are affirmed. A necessary addition to any corpus of books about celebrations."― Booklist Chitra Soundar is an active supporter of reading for pleasure and inclusivity in publishing. Born in India, she now lives in London. She has over thirty books in print worldwide. Charlene Chua grew up in Singapore but now lives in Ontario, Canada. When she's not making art, she enjoys cooking, reading, and playing video games.