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South Asia is a subregion of Asia, usually taken as comprising the modern countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The concept of "South Asia" is useful when referring to the countries of the region as a group. The descriptor can be useful when discussing issues that affect the common history, culture, etc. of the countries. The term diaspora is used (without capitalization) to refer to any people or ethnic population forced or induced to leave their traditional ethnic homelands, being dispersed throughout other parts of the world, and the ensuing developments in their dispersal and culture. Annotations are from the "Card Catalog Description" or "Synopsis" information supplied by publishers to various online booksellers, including, but not limited to, Amazon.com and it's international affiliates, BN.com and Powells.com. Like what you see here? Contact Pooja Makhijani to speak at your library or conference. Her presentation, More Than Monkeys, Maharajahs and Mangoes: An Overview of South Asian Literature for Kids, provides educators and librarians an overview of representations of South Asia and the South Asian diaspora in children's literature and tools to select authentic books for their classrooms and communities. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Additions? Email sakidlit@poojamakhijani.com. | ||||||
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YOUNG ADULT
Aruna's Journeys Blue Jasmine |
PICTURE BOOKS
Aani and the Tree Huggers Ashok by Any other Name |
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FOLK & FAIRY TALES
The Adventures of Young Krishna, Blue God of India Anklet for a Princess: A Cinderella Story from India |
CROSSOVER
Babyji Fasting, Feasting |
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