3+years
Meena’s Saturday
Author: Kusum Mepani Illustrator: Yasmeen IsmailEvery Saturday Meena and her sisters must clean, shop and cook before their friends and family visit. Meanwhile, their brothers get to laze in bed! But when all the men and boys sit down to eat first, Meena decides to take a stand by taking a seat at the table, too. Vibrant mixed-media illustrations depict a boisterous world while delivering a message about gender equality.
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- Own Voice
- South Asian representation
- Diverse cast
- Challenges gender stereotypes
- Class/socio-economic diversity
- Female lead