Download high-resolution image

My Paati's Saris

Author Jyoti Rajan Gopal

Illustrated by Art Twink

Hardcover

$18.99 US

Penguin Young Readers | Kokila

9.81"W x 10.31"H x 0.33"D | 14 oz | 24 per carton

On sale Nov 08, 2022 | 40 Pages | 9780593324608

Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3

Reading Level: Lexile AD780L | Fountas & Pinnell Q

Add to cart Add to list Exam Copies

Children's > Diversity > More Diversity...
Children's > Fiction
Children's > Picture Books > More Picture Books...

A Tamil boy explores his love for his grandmother and her colorful sari collection in this tale of expressing your true self.

Another exciting day with Paati begins with a host of fun activities done in preparation for tonight’s party; threading flowers into garlands for decoration, going to the market, and helping her in the kitchen with the scent of sambar in the air.

Through it all the boy finds comfort in Paati’s sari, whether he’s wrapped in its colors for dress-up or clutching its folds for comfort. Each sari holds a story—ones that speak to him, but most important of all they allow him just to be.

With joyful text by Jyoti Rajan Gopal and dazzling art by Art Twink, My Paati’s Sari is a commemoration of how clothing can convey tradition and individuality, and connect us to both our families and ourselves.

A School & Library Journal Best Picture Book of the Year!
A New York Public Library Best Book For Kids of 2022!

PRAISE FOR MY PAATI'S SARIS!

“...A story of love and acceptance.” - Booklist

“A simple yet empowering journey through a cupboard of saris and stories.” - Kirkus Reviews

* “...A buoyant picture book about burgeoning identity and family lineage.” - Publisher's Weekly, starred review

* “An expression of love threaded into the weave and weft of a boy’s yearning, this recommended purchase should be on the shelves for use in cross-generational units, LGBTQIA+ acceptance, and cultural awareness+M35.” - School & Library Journal, starred review

Jyoti Rajan Gopal is an award-winning picture book author, mom and forever kindergarten teacher. Her books have received starred reviews in Kirkus Reviews, Publisher’s Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, and BookPage and are on the Bank Street, NYPL, and SLJ Best Books lists. She is the recipient of the ALA 2024 Stonewall Honor Award and a finalist for the 2023 Neev Literature Award.

Jyoti writes stories--fiction and nonfiction--of identity, community and belonging, themes that speak to her heart and reflect her multiple identities.

Growing up, she lived in Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, India, and China. She now lives in New York with her husband, where they raised their two daughters.

Tara Anand (she/her) is an illustrator and visual artist from Bombay, India. She is currently pursuing a BFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York. Her work tends to draw from books, history, and her surroundings, and she enjoys working with female-driven narratives. She has worked primarily on editorial and children’s book projects. View titles by Jyoti Rajan Gopal