Nidhi Chanani
1) Pashmina
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Description
Indian-American teen, Priyanka "Pri" Das, attempts to reconnect with her mother's homeland through a magical pashmina shawl. Presented in comic book format.
Priyanka Das has so many unanswered questions: Why did her mother abandon her home in India years ago? What was it like there? And most importantly, who is her father, and why did her mom leave him behind? But Pri's mom avoids these questions and the topic of India is permanently closed. For...
Author
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When her granddaughter Aria comes to stay with her, making it her mission to turn her boba café around, Jing Li, who is the secret keeper of the monster of San Francisco, is overrun with customers while Aria sneaks away to reason with the earthquake-causing monster.
3) Jukebox
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
"A mysterious jukebox, old vinyl records, and cryptic notes on music history, are Shaheen's only clues to her father's abrupt disappearance. She looks to her cousin, Tannaz, who seems just as perplexed, before they both turn to the jukebox which starts ... glowing? Suddenly, the girls are pulled from their era and transported to another time! Keyed to the music on the record, the jukebox sends them through decade after decade of music history, from...
Author
Series
Shark princess volume 1
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"Kitana, a self-proclaimed Shark Princess, and her best friend Mack go on an underwater adventure in an abandoned shipwreck"--
Author
Series
Shark princess volume 2
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
When Princesses Kitana and Mack learn a mysterious deep ocean shark has not been invited to the shark party, the two set off on an adventure to invite her.
Author
Series
Shark princess volume 3
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Shark princesses Kitana and Mack are back, just in time to attend the ocean's first Surfin' Sharks competition! Surfing is Mack's favorite sport, and he's been working really hard on his routine. But after a high-flying performance, he becomes discouraged once he sees a more talented shark and decides to quit for good. Shark princesses Kitana and Mack are back, just in time to attend the ocean's first Surfin' Sharks competition! Surfing is Mack's...
8) Quiet Karima
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Karima quietly listens to the rhythm of everyday sounds, saving her noisemaking for music class where she releases the songs in her heart.
Author
Series
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
“Before Disney's animated classic, Aladdin, this story follows how the young princess of Agrabah learned to be a responsible owner and friend to her pet tiger, Rajah. Princess Jasmine loves Rajah, her new tiger cub. But living in the palace has rules, and Rajah finds them difficult to follow! He ruins pillows with his claws, knocks over potted plants, chases the palace peacock, and wakes Jasmine in the middle of the night with his yowling. If Jasmine...
12) Binny's Diwali
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
Binny's class is learning about different holiday traditions, and today it is time for Binny to share the story of her favorite holiday, Diwali, the Festival of Lights--and she even has some special treats to give her classmates. Includes information on the five days of Diwali, what it commemorates, and its special traditions.
13) Strong
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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LGBTQIA Pride for Kids
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Pride Month 2023: Kids: History, Queer Icons & Activism
Description
This fictional biography follows Rob Kearney as he grows from a strong teen to a professional strongman and finds the courage to wear rainbows to the North American championship. Includes author's note.
14) Kong & me
Author
Publisher
Legendary Comics
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Kong will find himself the center of an charming and enthralling children's book by New York Times' author Kiki Thorpe, with illustrations by Nidhi Chanani (Pashmina; I will be fierce). Young fans will be able to follow along as the mighty Titan and his new pal spend a day of fun and adventure exploring the many wonders of Skull Island--proving that friendships come in many sizes and no matter how different we are, no one is too big or small to find...
Author
Publisher
Éditions Scholastic
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Français
Description
"C'est un grand jour pour Binny. Depuis quelque temps, avec ses camarades de classe, elle découvre toutes sortes de célébrations autour du monde. C'est aujourd'hui son tour de faire une présentation. Elle va parler de Diwali, le festival des lumières! Elle a hâte de mentionner les lampes à huile, les feux d'artifice et de tout ce qui constitue cette fête hindoue célébrant la bonté et l'espoir. Mais lorsque Binny se retrouve devant sa classe,...