BIPOC Authors to Provide a Familiar Perspective for Your Child!

It can be hard to know where to start when looking for the right book for a second grader. With so many choices, it can be hard to find a book that is both right for the child’s age and interesting. If you want to find a book that will interest and inspire your child, you might want to think about one written by an Indian American author.

Indian American authors see the world in a unique way and write in a wide range of voices for children’s books. Here are some of the best books for second graders by Indian American & BIPOC authors that your child should read:

“Rickshaw Girl” by Mitali Perkins: In this story, a young girl named Naima lives in Bangladesh. Like her father, she wants to paint beautiful designs on rickshaws. But when she tries to do it herself, she is told that it’s not a job for girls. Naima wants to show everyone that they are wrong and that anyone can do anything they set their mind to.

“The Name Jar” by Yangsook Choi: In this book, a young girl named Unhei is moving from Korea to the United States. She is worried that her classmates won’t be able to say her name correctly, so she chooses a new American name. But when her classmates find out that she wants to change her name, they come up with a way to help her love her Korean name

“My Two Blankets” by Irena Kobald: This is the story of a young girl named Cartwheel who has to leave her home country because of war. She is having trouble getting used to her new life in Australia, and she misses the life she used to have. Her grandmother gives her a special blanket that reminds her of home and helps her make new memories with her new blanket.

“Grandma’s Sari” by Kashmira Sheth: A little girl named Mira is going to her first day of school in this story. She is happy but also a little nervous. When she sees her friends wearing nice clothes, she wishes she had something nice to wear, too. Her grandmother saves the day and gives her a pretty sari to wear.

“The Sandwich Swap” by Queen Rania Al Abdullah and Kelly DiPucchio: This book is about two best friends from different cultures named Lily and Salma. They love each other in every way, except that neither of them likes the other’s lunch. They decide to trade sandwiches to learn more about each other’s cultures.

These books are great for second graders because they are right for their age and give a unique look at different cultures. They can help kids understand and appreciate how different the world around them is, as well as get them to think in creative and critical ways. Children can also learn about the rich and varied world of Indian American literature through these books.

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