Red, White, and Whole
Rajani LaRocca
Set in 1983–84 and written in free verse, this novel follows Reha, an American-born daughter of parents from India. She moves between her school friends and an Indian immigrant and first-generation community, while feeling pulled between her parents’ expectations and her own American identity. When her mother is diagnosed with leukemia, Reha faces grief and tries to be the daughter her family needs. She also wants to express both sides of who she is.
This book appears on 5 reading lists across 2 editions from 5 organizations.
