My Paati’s Saris
Jyoti Rajan Gopal
A young Tamil child helps their paati, or grandmother, prepare for an evening of festivities. As the child admires the colorful saris’ textures and patterns, the garments become a refuge. The story explores the child’s love for a grandmother and her sari collection, and also concerns expressing one’s true self. Art Twink provides the illustrations. The celebration frames their shared preparations.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
