Leila in Saffron

Leila enjoys spending time with her family, but she feels uncertain about herself when she looks in the mirror. During a family dinner, her grandmother, Naani, helps her recognize what makes her distinctive. Naani tells Leila that the saffron-colored beads on her scarf look good on her, and the reassurance begins to lift Leila's spirits. The story traces Leila's movement from self-doubt toward a clearer sense of her own identity within her family.