Divya Far from Home

by Sita Jit, Abhilasha Khatri (Illustrator)

Overview

Nine-year-old Divya’s life is turned upside down when her family moves from Delhi, India, to a new city halfway across the world. Divya goes from living as an only child with her own quiet bedroom to sharing a room with her cousin in a crowded home with extended family. Plus, everything is different at her new school too. Everyone keeps saying change is good—but not if you didn’t want to leave home in the first place!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669077978
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2024
Series:	Divya Dubey
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Sita Jit is a children’s book author and elementary school teacher. Just like her character, Divya Dubey, she grew up close with her extended family in Canada and India. In her free time, Sita loves to read, listen to music, and play board games. She lives in Ontario with her husband and three children.

Abhilasha is a children’s book illustrator based in India. She transitioned into the whimsical world of children’s books after working as an architect for over a decade. Illustrating children, animals, nature, and people has always come naturally to her. Since shifting her career, Abhilasha has worked with various indie publishers and authors on more than a dozen books. Abhilasha describes her art style as fluid and organic, as she loves to constantly experiment with color palettes and perspectives. She loves to work on multicultural, inclusive, and diverse children’s books. In her free time, Abhilasha loves gardening, travelling, DIY, cooking and baking, and playing with her daughter and her cats.

Interviews

Author's own identity, culture, and experiences give authenticity to Divya’s story;

Editorial Reviews

Divya, a soon-to-be fourth grader, recently moved with her family from her home in Delhi, India, to a new country halfway across the world. Divya cherished her old home, her Nani, and her friends, and isn’t pleased about the move, especially sharing a room with a cousin she hardly knows. This heartwarming story follows a young girl navigating a major life change while staying connected to her culture and the things she values. The vibrant, cartoonish illustrations enhance the uplifting tone of the narrative. The text is well-suited for the target age group, and the theme of adjusting to a new school will resonate with children facing similar experiences. VERDICT A must-have story for every collection about starting over in a new country and school.

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