Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly Anand (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly Anand, Nabi H. Ali A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girls journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her mustache. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girls journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her mustache.A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girls journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her mustache.Laxmi never paid much attention to the tiny hairs above her lip. But one day while playing farm animals at recess, her friends point out that her whiskers would make her the perfect cat. She starts to notice body hair all over--on her arms, legs, and even between her eyebrows.With her parents help, Laxmi learns that hair isnt just for heads, but that it grows everywhere, regardless of gender. Featuring affirming text by Shelly Anand and exuberant, endearing illustrations by Nabi H. Ali, Laxmis Mooch is a celebration of our bodies and our body hair, in whichever way they grow. Author Biography A debut picture book author, Shelly Anand is a human and civil rights attorney in Atlanta fighting for immigrants and low income workers from marginalized communities. She received her BA from Wellesley College and her JD from the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill. She lives with her husband and two small children.Nabi H. Ali is a Tamil American illustrator who enjoys creating diverse works that showcase an array of cultures and people. He illustrates digitally, but he also has a secret love of inks, color pencil, and acrylic paints. His hobbies include drawing (of course), doll collecting, reading, learning about South Asian mythology and folklore, and researching history. Review PRAISE FOR LAXMIS MOOCHAs seen on The Today Show!"Joyful!...[a] positive story about seeing your own differences and being excited about them!" --Jasmine Guillory Three starred reviews!A New York Public Library Spring 2021 Staff Pick!A Charlotte Huck Honor Book!A 2022 ALSC Notable Childrens Book!A 2022 ALA RISE: A Feminist Book Project List selection!* "Debut author Anand skillfully balances humor with sincerity, crafting a narrator who is both vulnerable and powerful, while Abi contributes sunny-humored illustrations ... Laxmis journey is both accessible and authentic, and it is a true pleasure to watch her not only embrace her own body, but also teach her classmates how to embrace theirs as well." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review. * "A joyfully affirmative picture book with a winning first-person point of view." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review. * "Anands story is simple and purposeful, but its a much-needed purpose, sweetly delivering a message of body positivity around a common insecurity that is rarely addressed." -- Booklist, starred review. "Readers of all ages will appreciate the message of self-love presented within Laxmis story, which takes on body positivity for a relatively young audience in an uplifting way." --School Library Journal "Readers invited to watch Laxmi grow may also gain some confidence to celebrate their own bodies no matter what they look like--or where their hair may grow." --Shelf Awareness Review Quote PRAISE FOR LAXMIS MOOCH "Debut author Anand skillfully balances humor with sincerity, crafting a narrator who is both vulnerable and powerful, while Abi contributes sunny-humored illustrations ... Laxmis journey is both accessible and authentic, and it is a true pleasure to watch her not only embrace her own body, but also teach her classmates how to embrace theirs as well." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review. "Readers of all ages will appreciate the message of self-love presented within Laxmis story, which takes on body positivity for a relatively young audience in an uplifting way." -- School Library Journal Promotional "Headline" A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girls journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her mustache. Details ISBN1984815652 Author Nabi H. Ali Language English Year 2021 Illustrator Nabi H. Ali ISBN-10 1984815652 ISBN-13 9781984815651 Format Hardcover Pages 32 Audience Age 4-8 UK Release Date 2021-03-02 Country of Publication United States Illustrations FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS US Release Date 2021-03-02 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Publication Date 2021-03-02 Imprint G.P.Putnams Sons Books for Young Readers DEWEY 813.6 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2021-05-17 AU Release Date 2021-05-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131362765;

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