A Gift for Amma: Market Day in India, Paperback Book, By: Meera Sriram

In this #ownvoices book inspired by the author's hometown of chennai, india, a girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern indian street market as she searches for a gift for her amma (mother). Endnotes explain all the items on sale and introduce readers to markets around the world. About meera sriram Meera sriram grew up in india and moved to the u.S in 1999. An engineer in the past, she now enjoys writing, leading early literacy programs and advocating for diverse bookshelves. Meera is the author of the yellow suitcase and has also co-authored several books in india. She believes in the transformative power of stories and likes to write about people, places and experiences less visible in children's literature. Mariona cabassa studied illustration at the massana art school and completed her postgraduate degree at the school of fine arts in strasbourg, where she also learned how to speak french. She has illustrated more than 80 books in spain and other countries. She lives in barcelona, spain. This is her first project for barefoot books.