{"id":10120,"date":"2019-01-15T09:15:37","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T15:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/?p=10120"},"modified":"2019-01-13T17:16:55","modified_gmt":"2019-01-13T23:16:55","slug":"always-anjali-book-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/always-anjali-book-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review: Always Anjali"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This year I was paired up with Bharat Babies to review Always Anjali written by Sheetal Sheth and illustrated by Jessica Blank for MCBD 2019. If you are not aware of MCBD scroll down to the bottom of the post and you will find all details about the event that celebrates diverse reads for kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I admit I fell in love with the blurb of the book. It was a story so familiar. I still do it. I search for my name at times in the mall, on Christmas ornaments and such. My 9-year old does it too. We laugh and share how unique our names are.  Author, Sheetal Sheth brings the very familiar situation in the form of a book and we loved it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9108-e1547421115618-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Always Anjali\" class=\"wp-image-10122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9108-e1547421115618-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9108-e1547421115618-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9108-e1547421115618-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9108-e1547421115618-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9108-e1547421115618.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Lovely illustration by Jessica Blank for Sheetal Sheth&#8217;s Always Anjali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anjali, could have easily been kuttyma. The illustrations are beautiful too. Anjali is vibrant and full of life. Even her anger is so real and you could feel for her. Learning to stand up for yourself, is a hard lesson for any child especially one growing up in a third culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How Anjali&#8217;s family supports her and helps her find her place in our diverse world is told in easy to read language and supported by great images. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I did have a hard time swallowing the line where the author describes India as a land of magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>To be different is to be marvelous<\/p><cite>Sheetal Sheth in Always Anjali<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is a great read for kids aged 5-8 and a wonderful diverse read to add on to any library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/multiculturalchildrensbookday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br>Multicultural Children\u2019s Book Day<\/a>\u00a02019 (1\/25\/19) is in its 6<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0year and was founded by Valarie Budayr from\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jumpintoabook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jump Into A Book<\/a>\u00a0and Mia Wenjen from\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pragmaticmom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">PragmaticMom<\/a><em>.<\/em>Our mission is to raise awareness of the ongoing need to include kids\u2019 books that celebrate diversity in homes and school bookshelves while also working diligently to get more of these types of books into the hands of young readers, parents and educators.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"997\" height=\"657\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/new-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/new-logo.png 997w, https:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/new-logo-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/new-logo-768x506.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MCBD 2019 is honored to have the following Medallion Sponsors on board!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>*View our 2019 Medallion Sponsors here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/P5tVud-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/wp.me\/P5tVud-<\/a><br>*View our 2019 MCBD Author Sponsors here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/P5tVud-2eN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/wp.me\/P5tVud-2eN<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medallion Level Sponsors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honorary:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbcbooks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Children\u2019s Book Council<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.juniorlibraryguild.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Junior Library Guild<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconsciouskid.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TheConsciousKid.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Super Platinum:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/makeawaymedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make A Way Media<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GOLD:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bharatbabies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bharat Babies<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.candlewick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Candlewick Press<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chickasawpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chickasaw Press<\/a>, Juan Guerra and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/med.two22.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Little Doctor \/ El doctorcito<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kidlit.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KidLitTV<\/a>,&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lernerbooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lerner Publishing Group<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/plumstreetpressbooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plum Street Press<\/a>,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SILVER:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.capstonepub.com\/library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capstone Publishing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.caroleproman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carole P. 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TONS of prizes and book bundles will be given away during the party. GO&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5tVud-2Df\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a>&nbsp;for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FREE RESOURCES From MCBD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free Multicultural Books for Teachers:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1kGZrta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/1kGZrta<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free Empathy Classroom Kit for Homeschoolers, Organizations, Librarians and Educators:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/multiculturalchildrensbookday.com\/teacher-classroom-empathy-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/multiculturalchildrensbookday.com\/teacher-classroom-empathy-kit\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hashtag:<\/strong>&nbsp;Don\u2019t forget to connect with us on social media and be sure and look for\/use our official hashtag&nbsp;<strong>#ReadYourWorld<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year I was paired up with Bharat Babies to review Always Anjali written by Sheetal Sheth and illustrated by Jessica Blank for MCBD 2019. If you are not aware of MCBD scroll down to the bottom of the post and you will find all details about the event that celebrates diverse reads for kids. I admit I fell in love with the blurb of the book. It was a story so familiar. I still do it. I search for my name at times in the mall, on Christmas ornaments and such. My 9-year old does it too. We laugh and share how unique our names are. Author, Sheetal Sheth brings the very familiar situation in the form of a book and we loved it. Anjali, could have easily been kuttyma. The illustrations are beautiful too. Anjali is vibrant and full of life. Even her anger is so real and you could feel for her. Learning to stand up for yourself, is a hard lesson for any child especially one growing up in a third culture. 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