Description
"With youthful optimism and a can-do spirit, Prema creates an eco-friendly Ganesha statue, and other young people join her in reimagining how the holiday can be celebrated in a way that protects the river . . . A must-have for holiday collections" - School Library Journal, starred review
During her town's Ganesha Chaturthi festival, young Prema is determined to protect the river from pollution. With creativity and persistence, she overcomes obstacles and rallies her friends to craft natural clay Ganesha statues to replace the plaster ones that harm the river. Created by an author and artist from different parts of India, this inspiring story of eco-friendly activism and teamwork is set in modern-day India and will empower young readers to make a difference.
About the Author
CBA Grad, and SCBWI and 12x12 member, Lakshmi Thamizhmani divides her time between her corporate tech job, daydreaming and writing. After moving from India to the United States, she began writing for newspapers, but then discovered a passion for creative writing instead. Lakshmi now writes beautiful, lesser-known stories to bridge cultures and transport children to new worlds to learn and celebrate diversity.
Debasmita Dasgupta is an internationally published, Kirkus Best Prize-nominated illustrator, graphic novelist and screenwriter. She was born in Kolkata and lived in Singapore for more than a decade. Debasmita enjoys drawing both fiction and non-fiction for children and young adults. She has illustrated many picture books, comics and poems working with publishers in various parts of the world including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, the UK and the USA. As an art-for-change advocate, she tells stories of changemakers from around the world partnering with global non-profits. Debasmita also mentors aspiring and emerging visual storytellers in Asia. Today she lives in the United Kingdom.
Reviews
"With youthful optimism and a can-do spirit, Prema creates an eco-friendly Ganesha statue, and other young people join her in reimagining how the holiday can be celebrated in a way that protects the river . . . A must-have for holiday collections." - School Library Journal
"A young Indian girl champions a green alternative to save the river from pollution" - Kirkus Reviews
Awards
Winner of Nautilus Silver Book Award 2024. Commended for Green Earth Book Award Honor Book 2024.
Book Information
ISBN 9781646869978
Author Lakshmi Thamizhmani
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Barefoot Books, Incorporated
Publisher Barefoot Books, Incorporated
Weight(grams) 408g
During her town's Ganesha Chaturthi festival, young Prema is determined to protect the river from pollution. With creativity and persistence, she overcomes obstacles and rallies her friends to craft natural clay Ganesha statues to replace the plaster ones that harm the river. Created by an author and artist from different parts of India, this inspiring story of eco-friendly activism and teamwork is set in modern-day India and will empower young readers to make a difference.
- Celebrates sustainability and creative problem-solving
- Endnotes include facts about Ganesha Chaturthi, a recipe for sculpting dough, and tips for making eco-friendly statues
- Perfect for budding activists
About the Author
CBA Grad, and SCBWI and 12x12 member, Lakshmi Thamizhmani divides her time between her corporate tech job, daydreaming and writing. After moving from India to the United States, she began writing for newspapers, but then discovered a passion for creative writing instead. Lakshmi now writes beautiful, lesser-known stories to bridge cultures and transport children to new worlds to learn and celebrate diversity.
Debasmita Dasgupta is an internationally published, Kirkus Best Prize-nominated illustrator, graphic novelist and screenwriter. She was born in Kolkata and lived in Singapore for more than a decade. Debasmita enjoys drawing both fiction and non-fiction for children and young adults. She has illustrated many picture books, comics and poems working with publishers in various parts of the world including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, the UK and the USA. As an art-for-change advocate, she tells stories of changemakers from around the world partnering with global non-profits. Debasmita also mentors aspiring and emerging visual storytellers in Asia. Today she lives in the United Kingdom.
Reviews
"With youthful optimism and a can-do spirit, Prema creates an eco-friendly Ganesha statue, and other young people join her in reimagining how the holiday can be celebrated in a way that protects the river . . . A must-have for holiday collections." - School Library Journal
"A young Indian girl champions a green alternative to save the river from pollution" - Kirkus Reviews
Awards
Winner of Nautilus Silver Book Award 2024. Commended for Green Earth Book Award Honor Book 2024.
Book Information
ISBN 9781646869978
Author Lakshmi Thamizhmani
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Barefoot Books, Incorporated
Publisher Barefoot Books, Incorporated
Weight(grams) 408g
