Raashi's Rakhis: A New Celebration of Raksha Bandhan

“A gendered ritual in this straightforward picture book….provides opportunity for a more inclusive celebration.” —Publishers Weekly

“The book includes timely twists that can bring traditions up to date for today’s kids, along with a nod to girl power!” —Booklist

Sheetal Sheth is an award-winning actress, producer, author, and activist. She is also the author of the Always Anjali picture-book series and Making Happy. She is known for her provocative performances in a wide range of film and TV roles and for being a fierce advocate of traditionally marginalized communities. She is one of the founders of the nonprofit For the Love of Reading, served in AmeriCorps, and is currently on the board of SAYA and the advisory board of Equality Now. She has had op-eds published on CNN, The Daily Beast, Parents.com, and Thrive Global. Although she was told she’d have to change her name to work, her successful career has trailblazed paths for other women of color across media.

Lucia Soto was born in Spain and is now based in London. She aims her brushes at giving voice to the stories we all need to hear, creating powerful characters with relatable families and strong communities, and surrounding them with colorful worlds lit with the Mediterranean light of her childhood.

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