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kelleemoye's review
4.0
This is a great example of a book being a window for a reader. Trent did not know what a bindi was before we read this book, and it was such a perfect introduction as Divya begins wearing bindis to school. I also loved learning more about the meaning behind a bindi.
itsybitsyfrog's review
this is an example of a book that i wish i’d seen in when i was younger. i was pleasantly surprised when i spotted this at the bookstore.
missprint_'s review
5.0
Cute story about a girl embracing her Indian and Hindu heritage by wearing a bindi. Love the art style and the classroom is inclusive with kids with a variety of skin tones and a girl who uses a wheelchair (although it's not electric and has no hand rims). Is it feminist? Not really. But fun.
Update: Talking more to someone who has discussed this with people of the culture it's clear that this is a very flattened treatment with some harmful portrayals.
Update: Talking more to someone who has discussed this with people of the culture it's clear that this is a very flattened treatment with some harmful portrayals.
kindredbooks's review
4.0
I received a copy of My Bindi by Gita Varadarajan and illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan from Scholastic Canada in exchange for an honest review.
Divya loves her mom's bindi but she has some reservations about wearing one too, afraid of how her friends at school may react. With her parent's encouragement, she finds the courage to pick one that calls out to her like the sun and wears it to school. She is a mix of feelings - pride in her culture but also scared of the reaction that it may cause. When she does get to school, there is a lot of curiousity and questions that are asked about her bindi and Divya explains what the bindi is, something that her mother was able to explain to her.
This story about cultural acceptance is so important in a society that encourages its individuals to conform. Respect and understanding for other cultures is a big part in ensuring that all individuals - young and old - can practice their cultures and feel pride in doing so. I absolutely loved this inspiring story about young Divya and I am sure that this story will inspire many young girls and boys.
Divya loves her mom's bindi but she has some reservations about wearing one too, afraid of how her friends at school may react. With her parent's encouragement, she finds the courage to pick one that calls out to her like the sun and wears it to school. She is a mix of feelings - pride in her culture but also scared of the reaction that it may cause. When she does get to school, there is a lot of curiousity and questions that are asked about her bindi and Divya explains what the bindi is, something that her mother was able to explain to her.
This story about cultural acceptance is so important in a society that encourages its individuals to conform. Respect and understanding for other cultures is a big part in ensuring that all individuals - young and old - can practice their cultures and feel pride in doing so. I absolutely loved this inspiring story about young Divya and I am sure that this story will inspire many young girls and boys.
notromeoandjuliet's review
emotional
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
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