The Katha Chest
The Katha Chest
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The Katha Chest

Written by Radhiah Chowdhury & illustrated by Lavanya Naidu
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
AD1080L
Lexile measure
Mar 1, 2022
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Reminiscent of Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow’s Mommy’s Khimar, this beautifully woven tale about the bonds of love, culture, and memory follows a young girl learning about her family history through her grandmother’s katha chest. Asiya loves to visit Nanu’s house where she can rummage through Nanu’s katha chest filled with quilts. There are stories in each of the quilts that her Nanu has collected through the years, all about the bold and brave women in Asiya’s family. Among all of the games and exciting things at Nanu’s house, Asiya thinks these hidden histories are the grandest treasure.

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auntsculturedeathgrandmamomsfamilyplaces and regionssocial themesgirls and womendeath, grief, and bereavementmultigenerationalsewing and quilting

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Book Details

ISBN
9781665903905
Publication Date
March 1, 2022
Publisher
Salaam Reads Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers
Original Publication Date
March 30, 2021
Page Count
40
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2021016209
Lexile® Level
AD1080L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~Z
Est. ATOS® Book Level
~7.5

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