A recommended addition to collections, and a great read for fans of Roshani Chokshi, Evelyn Skye, and Sandhya Menon’s Three Kisses, One Midnight or Jessica Spotswood’s The Last Summer of the Garrett Girls.
An affectionate portrayal of a grandmother and grandchild that also showcases a cultural garment in much the same way as Carmen Tafolla’s What Can You Do with a Rebozo?
Highly recommended for older middle school (due to some strong language) and high school readers who love a spine-tingling and romantic character-driven story.
Chhabra executes this #OwnVoices historical fiction well; libraries with the “American Girl” and “Dear America” series should consider this for their collections.
This is a straightforward tale of a girl finding her way into a culture that is her heritage, yet new to her. As such, it works effectively. This may suit libraries in need of more modern Native picture books with child appeal.