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Children's Fiction Asian American

Sai's Magic Silk

A Picture Book

by (author) Shyala Smith

illustrated by Jani Balakumar

Publisher
Tate Publishing
Initial publish date
Mar 2024
Category
Asian American, Clothing & Dress, Friendship
Recommended Age
3 to 7
Recommended Grade
p to 2
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781849768153
    Publish Date
    Mar 2024
    List Price
    $22.99

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Description

Author Shyala Smith and illustrator Jani Balakumar’s Sai’s Magic Silk isa vibrant and unique story celebrating the idea of “finding your people.”

Sai loves to play with his amma’s saris. Under each six yards of magic silk, he is transported to a new world. He’s traveled from the depths of the ocean to the forests of Sinharaja—even to the moon and back! But can he find someone to share his adventures with?

About the authors

Shyala Smith's profile page

JANI BALAKUMAR is a Tamil-Canadian illustrator and 2D animator that resides in Toronto, Canada. She has a bachelor’s in animation from Sheridan College where she honed her craft. Her works often have a bold palette and mixed textural elements to make the work pop off the page.

Jani Balakumar's profile page

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