Navya Sings for Navarathri - by Lakshmi Thamizhmani (Hardcover)

About the Book

"From visiting with family to golu hopping and more, Navya loves everything about Navarathri--except singing in front of a crowd. She's too afraid. Will the support of her female relatives and the goddess Durga help Navya overcome her fear? This ... story of girlhood, Shakti, and the nine days of Navarathri is perfect for festival celebrations. Includes an author's note, glossary, more information about the holiday, and a recipe for a chickpea snack"--

Book Synopsis

Celebrate Navarathri, the nine-night Hindu festival honoring the divine feminine, with this empowering picture book by Indian American creators Lakshmi Thamizhmani and Avani Dwivedi!

From visiting with family to golu hopping and more, Navya loves everything about Navarathri--except singing in front of a crowd. She's too afraid. Will the support of her female relatives and the goddess Durga help Navya overcome her fear?

This empowering story of girlhood, Shakti, and the nine days of Navarathri is perfect for festival celebrations!

Includes an author's note, glossary, more information about the holiday, and a recipe for a chickpea snack.

Review Quotes

Emphatically recommended. Readers will fall in love with Nayva and her family. - School Library Journal (starred review)
A sweet and uplifting tale about an oft-overlooked Hindu holiday. A gently empowering tale of triumph. - Kirkus Reviews