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by Julie Ajinkya (Author), Aditikakade Beaufrand (Illustrator)
Learn how to eat with your hands or about all the different combinations of chaat - each page of A Very Asian Guide to Indian Food is an exploration of Indian cuisine.
Discover the delicious world of Indian Food! A Very Asian Guide to Indian Food introduces readers to classic and modern Indian dishes and provides fun facts about the foods and culture of India. This book takes readers on a journey through the diverse and vibrant world of Indian cuisine, where there is something unique for everyone.
Indian-American author, Julie Ajinkya, and Indian illustrator, Aditi Kakade Beaufrand, bring pride and joy in this celebration of Indian culture! Try out these flavors at home with two kid-friendly recipes in the back of the book.
Pronunciation guides help readers learn to pronounce each dish correctly and additional free activity sheets are available on the publisher's official website www.gloobooks.com.
About the series:
The Very Asian Guide series was started by award-winning journalist Michelle Li, who started a global movement of unity with the viral hashtag #veryasian after she received a racist voicemail in response to her sharing on-air the Korean foods she eats. The Very Asian series is a celebration of food and culture inspired by this moment.
Author Biography
Julie Ajinkya is a mom, equity advocate and professor of public policy who works to make sure that college is a true possibility for any student who wants to pursue a higher education. She was born and raised in New Jersey, but grew up traveling between the U.S. and India, where much of her large, extended family lives. She enjoys cooking and creating and lives in Washington DC with her partner and two boys.
Aditi Kakade Beaufrand is an Indian illustrator based in France. She likes experimenting with bright and happy colours. She grew up reading fairytales, watching animated films imagining adventure stories. Likewise her style is an embodiment of her Indian heritage and western culture. She loves animals and taking long walks on the beach but is never too far from a pencil and paper to draw her perception of the world. Follow her @tiki_lava.
