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Boys Without Names

Boys without Names by Kashmira Sheth Gopal’s family has fallen on hard times.  His father owes more to the moneylender than he can hope to repay.  They have lost the family farm that was their main source of income and … Continue reading

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Monsoon Afternoon

Monsoon Afternoon by Kashmira Sheth A perfect pairing with My Dadima Wears a Sari, Monsoon Afternoon tells of a little boy spending time with his grandfather.  When the rain comes, the little boy longs for someone to go outside with … Continue reading

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My Dadima Wears a Sari

My Dadima Wears a Sari by Kashmira Sheth To some degree, it’s going to be the Kashmira Sheth show around here this month, as I’ve already posted two of her books and have three more (including this one)! My Dadima … Continue reading

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Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet

Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet by Kashmira Sheth Sigh.  This is not my favorite of Kashmira Sheth’s books.  Set in contemporary India, Jeeta struggles against her mother’s traditional ways.  While her mother believes that daughters should be married off as soon … Continue reading

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Blue Jasmine

Seema has mixed feelings about leaving her home in India to move to America. While she’s excited for something new, she’s leaving behind her extended family. The move ends up making Seema really think about what she considers necessary for … Continue reading

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