3+years
This Is Who I Am
Author: Rashmi SirdeshpandeIllustrator: Ruchi MhasaneFollow Rashmi’s family from Goa to the UK, celebrating themes of identity and belonging across continents, from temple bells and flower garlands, to playing guitar and sitars, and eating ice cream on British beaches. This warmly illustrated tapestry also highlights historical figures who fought against oppression and achieved greatness in their field.
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- Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a multi-award-winning author
- Rashmi Sirdeshpande was shortlisted for the IBC Awards 2024 Picture Book category
- Ruchi Mhasane won the Diverse Book Awards 2023
- Ruchi Mhasane was longlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal 2023
- Own Voice
- South Asian representation
- Diverse cast
- Female lead
- Class/socio-economic diversity