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BlurbWhy does Daadi Maa pinch so compulsively?Join Vivek as he secretly reads Daadi Maa's diaryand learns about the tragedy that fell upon herwhen she was a young girl.But will tragedies tear apart his family orbring them together? DescriptionSeven year old Vivek thinks his Daadi Maa (Indian Grandmother) is a mean old lady until he finds her diary. Although the first few entries are hilarious to him, Vivek soon realizes it was not meant to be funny. As he reads on, he recognizes that Daadi Maa is trapped in a vicious cycle. Her obsessive pinching is a coping mechanism. Although Daadi Maa has persevered outwardly, she still suffers silently. The diary brings the issue to the forefront and light is finally shed on the death of Daadi Maa's brother Bhola, which is the crux of the problem. It also brings attention to the guilt she feels about the death of her son - Vivek's father. Although Vivek's mother has forgiven her, the fact remains that the last conversation Daadi Maa had with Vivek's father was an argument about her pinching habit - which is why she cannot forgive herself. This obsessive-compulsive behavior which Daadi Maa suffered from most of her adult life touches the issue of neurodiversity. It is only after Vivek finds the diary that Daadi Maa faces her guilt. Here, she finally realizes that she doesn't have to do it alone. She has a smart, educated family that will support her and love her as she is. No one will think less of her. All she needs to do is open up and ask for help even if not in those exact words. Daadi Maa's Diary Of Secrets is a beautiful tearjerker picture book for young adults with twenty-two vivid and detailed illustrations (six of which are center spreads) that make the book come alive! The story explores the delicate issue of death in the family in a gentle way that young adults can relate to.

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"""A timeless story of family secrets and healing"" - KIRKUS REVIEWS ""Kumari offers young readers a poignant story that weaves together numerous Indian cultural elements..."" - KIRKUS REVIEWS ""Vivek's thoughts and actions will be relatable to youngsters..."" - KIRKUS REVIEWS ""...Shingre's full-color cartoon illustrations are filled with vividness and detail; they compliment the events of the story well."" - KIRKUS REVIEWS"

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Author: Born and raised in Fiji Islands, Monita is a trained medical professional, an artist and an amateur sitar player. She is a descendent of laborers brought to Fiji through the Indenture System from India, so her life has been a colorful mixture of both Fijian and Indian cultures. When she has time to spare, she likes to watch her backyard birds. Monita lives in California with her family. For more information, visit her website MonitaKumari.com Illustrator: Yadnyee (yad-knee) is a visual artist. Patterns, textures, colors and forms are the rice and curry of her life. She loves to explore different cultures in her work. People, places, situations and folklore are Yadnyee's biggest source of inspiration. She aspires to travel the world, write stories and make illustrations for all the little children around the world. She specializes in conceptual graphic design and illustration. She has illustrated for various brands, publications and animation purposes. Having brushed shoulders with space design Yadnyee has created customized pieces of illustrations which have been used for retail and home deco environments. Find more about Yadnyee at https: //www.yadnyees.com/

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