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American Desi

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For fans of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, this poetic story filled with expressive art empowers South Asian children living in the United States and celebrates being bicultural.

Pavadais in bright gold colors
Jersey shirts and faded jeans
Swapping, changing, feeling seen...
Which is the color of me?

A young girl longs to know where she fits in: Is she American? Or is she Indian? Does she have to pick or can she be both? With bright, joyful rhyme, and paired with an immersive art style using American and Indian fabrics, American Desi celebrates the experiences of young children growing up first and second generation Indian American: straddling the two cultural worlds they belong to, embracing all they love of both worlds and refusing to be limited by either.

This story is a powerful tribute to the joy of being South Asian and for every reader who aspires to bridge their worlds with grace, grit, and confidence.

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Elizabeth ★★★★★

My six-year-old immediately pointed to the girl on the cover and said, "She looks like me!" That moment alone made this signed copy worth every penny.

Aurora ★★★★★

My daughter spotted her own name in this story and now asks for it every single night. The hand-signed title page makes it feel like a real keepsake rather than just another picture book on the shelf.

Madison ★★★★★

My daughter asked me to read it three nights in a row, and she keeps pointing at the illustrations saying "that's me." The signed copy made it feel extra special, like the author knew we'd be reading it together.

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