Dancing Devi

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award-Best New Voice Children's & YA Silver; A 2023 NYC Big Book Award-Children's-Motivational</strong></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Celebrate the beauty of classical Indian dance while learning to grow through missteps and failures</em></strong></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Devi wants to be a perfect bharatanatyam dancer just as she believes her mom to be but she is disheartened when she loses her first dance competition. Devi decides to practice until she is perfect but no matter how hard she works on her facial expressions or her footwork she keeps making mistakes. She is at the point of giving up when Devi's mother shares the mistakes she made while learning how to dance helping Devi realize that imperfection and failure are a part of learning.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A culturally rooted picture book that shares a universal message of dedication and self-love through the practice of a classical Indian dance form.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Visit Sambasivan & Parikh's website to download and view </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>free classroom resources</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> for Dancing Devi including a teacher guide printable activity kit and a video flip book.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Why Teachers and Parents Love This Book:</strong></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>SEL Focused: Encourages conversations about overcoming self-doubt and perseverance</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Cultural Appreciation: Introduces elements of Indian classical dance and cultural heritage fostering curiosity and respect</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Growth Mindset: Helps children understand that mistakes are part of learning and growth</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Creative Expression: Inspires kids to explore the arts as a form of self-discovery</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Empowerment: Reinforces the importance of believing in yourself and embracing your individuality</span></li></ul><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A Perfect Picture Book For:</strong></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Preschool-Grade 2</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Confidence-building lessons</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Units on culture arts and self-expression</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Dance and movement activities in classrooms</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Families looking to celebrate Indian identity and heritage</span></li></ul><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A joyful and inspiring story about embracing failures during growth and finding your confidence in moments of self-doubt.</strong></p>