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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Book Nook: Laxmi's Mooch


 

Laxmi’s Mooch by Shelly Anand, illustrated by Nabi H. Ali


A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girl's journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her mustache.

 

* “Debut author Anand skillfully balances humor with sincerity, crafting a narrator who is both vulnerable and powerful, while Abi contributes sunny-humored illustrations ... Laxmi’s journey is both accessible and authentic, and it is a true pleasure to watch her not only embrace her own body, but also teach her classmates how to embrace theirs as well.” Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "A joyfully affirmative picture book with a winning first-person point of view." 
Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Readers of all ages will appreciate the message of self-love presented within Laxmi’s story, which takes on body positivity for a relatively young audience in an uplifting way." 
School Library Journal

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