My Bindi (HB)

A young girl finds the magic, power, and history of wearinga bindi for the first time, in this moving and lyrical picturebook debut from Gita Varadarajan.There in the mirror, I see a shining star.My mother’s joy, my father’s pride.And then I see something else:I see me.Divya is scared to put on the bindi for the first time. What ifshe gets made fun of? What will it feel like? But Amma is thereto reassure her. Together they look inside Amma’s specialbox to find the perfect bindi. And as Divya gazes in the mirror shediscovers a new side of herself.She is stronger than ever. Gita Varadarajan crafts a powerful story about belonging, embracingyour heritage, and believing in yourself.Archana Sreenivasan's vibrant and magical illustrations bringto life this journey of self-discovery. My Bindi is a universal message of the importancefinding oneself and celebrating the unique beliefs and experiencesthat make us who we are.