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.

what's new
Keep up to date on all Pooja's appearances.

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.

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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.

for teachers & librarians
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.