Rakhi for Rakesh
Regular price
€18.50
In this beautifully illustrated picture book, brother and sister duo Rakesh and Aashi discover the importance of forgiveness as they celebrate Raksha Bandhan.
Raksha Bandhan, the summer holiday celebrating brothers and sisters, is days away, but Aashi and Rakesh, just can’t seem to get along! As the siblings prepare for the big day, can they work together to learn a lesson of forgiveness and the importance of family?
A heartwarming story about caring for one’s siblings, perfect for fans of Love Comes First, Raashi’s Rakhis, and Lola Reads to Leo.
Nadia Salomon is a #PitMad Success Story and the author of the award-winning bedtime picture book Goodnight Ganesha; the first-ever picture book biography of Myrlie Evers-Williams, A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story; and the upcoming A Rakhi for Rakesh. She writes on themes of South Asian and Caribbean culture, STEM, nonfiction, and humor. Nadia is also an award-winning journalist. She holds a journalism degree from Emerson College. When not participating in her own goodnight rituals or spinning silly yarns...you'll find her working closely with SCBWI, 12x12 Challenge, and Kids Comics Unite. She is on faculty with Storyteller Academy. To learn more, visit her website: nadiasalomon.com
Nabi H. Ali is a Tamil American illustrator based in Orange County, California. He is passionate about being a voice for representation in children’s media. When he’s not painting, you can find him reading poetry and studying South Asian history.