About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking questions about their heritage that you find difficult to answer, or when they feel like they are living between two different worlds. Priyanka is a high schooler in California who feels a gap in her life where her Indian father and her mother's past should be. When she finds a magical pashmina hidden in a suitcase, she is transported to a vivid, idealized India that helps her begin a journey toward the truth. This graphic novel is a beautiful tool for navigating the complexities of the immigrant experience and the secrets parents keep to protect their children. It explores themes of identity, belonging, and the power of female lineage. Best suited for middle schoolers, it provides a gentle yet honest bridge for families to discuss their own untold histories and the reasons behind family moves or silences.
