mama's saris
What makes a little girl feel pretty and all grown-up? Dressing up like Mama, of course! Mama's Saris captures a tender and magical moment between a mother who cherishes her little girl and a daughter who can't wait to grow up.

south asia & children's literature
Check out an annotated bibliography of South Asia and the South Asian Diaspora in children's literature.

Read Pooja's essay "Here to Stay: South Asian Literature for Children and Teens" at Papertigers.org.

under her skin
How Girls Experience Race in America. An anthology of essays by women that explores, through a child's lens, the complex ways in which race shapes American lives and families. Read the introduction.

Read reviews of Under Her Skin.

classroom resources
Download a teacher's guide for Mama's Saris.

Download a teacher's guide for Under Her Skin, perfect for middle and high school literature classes.

Download a reading group guide for Under Her Skin, perfect for teen reading groups.

for educators
Learn more about Pooja's school and library presentations, writing workshops, and professional development lectures for educators.