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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Dear Readers I am super pumped to announce that I will be appearing on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast on www.readingwithyourkids.com. The podcast will be recorded and shared – look out for updates. Please subscribe to the podcast to listen. There are some amazing interviews on the popular podcast including interviews with amazing authors, insights, tips. interesting stories and so much more. This Podcast was an IHeartRadio Award Nominee and has been rated a top podcast by Bookriot, Feedspot, Podcast Magazine, CHICAGOPARENT.COM, and so on.

10 Gulab Jamuns at MVLA

On Jan 9th I did a book reading session at (MVLA) Mountain View Adult Education Center. The lovely ladies at the daycare center and the director made me feel at home and the kids were so into the story and counting. The parents attend classes and can drop their kids at the daycare. They have so many good programs at this center. Gave me some great insights about the gaps in education especially for adults and others in need and the great work organizations like these do outside the mainstream schools. A great beginning to… Read More »10 Gulab Jamuns at MVLA

A birthday celebration with 10 Gulab Jamuns

Last week we went to a birthday party of a very dear friend of my son. The family was so gracious to include a book reading of 10 Gulab Jamuns as part of the celebration. Even with stiff competition from an impressive bouncy house, the kids eagerly gathered around when it was time to read. Some of them had come early to make sure they don’t miss the session. The kids were engaged and interactive throughout. A few recognized and were excited to see foods that they eat every day featured in the book. Some… Read More »A birthday celebration with 10 Gulab Jamuns

‘TEN GULAB JAMUNS’ BOOK INTRODUCES SOUTH ASIAN CULTURE TO CHILDREN – KICKSTARTER via Bicultural Mama

First appeared in http://www.biculturalmama.com/2016/10/gulab-jamuns-south-asian-culture.html #tengulabjamuns ‘TEN GULAB JAMUNS’ BOOK INTRODUCES SOUTH ASIAN CULTURE TO CHILDREN – KICKSTARTER October 20, 2016 by Maria Adcock 0 Comments Contributed by Sandhya Acharya Author Sandhya Acharya and her sons. Earlier this year I self-published a children’s book called “Big Red Firetruck!” The inspiration was a bedtime story session with my then three-year-old. It was a fun project, but as I got deeper into it and started researching the children’s book market, I realized a few things: 37% of children in the US identify themselves as multicultural, yet only about 10-15% of the children’s… Read More »‘TEN GULAB JAMUNS’ BOOK INTRODUCES SOUTH ASIAN CULTURE TO CHILDREN – KICKSTARTER via Bicultural Mama

An Indian American writer’s campaign on National Day of Writing! via India Currents

https://www.indiacurrents.com/articles/2016/10/20/indian-american-writers-campaign-national-day-writing An Indian American writer’s campaign on National Day of Writing! Published on October 20, 2016 Did you know that, today, October 20th is the National Day of Writing? It was first instituted in 2009 by the National Council of Teachers of English and was officially recognized through Senate resolutions. This is a day set aside for Americans to consider the role of writing in everyday life. To commemorate this special day, Bay Area author Sandhya Acharya is starting a campaign on Kickstarter to fund the publication of her book, “Ten Gulab Jamuns.” She feels… Read More »An Indian American writer’s campaign on National Day of Writing! via India Currents

An interview with Sunanda on my book and upcoming projects

http://www.sunandachatterjee.com/authors-blawg/interview-with-author-sandhya-acharya This month I interviewed Sandhya Acharya, author of lovely children’s books. Tell us about your book Big Red Firetruck! What was your inspiration for this book? I have always dreamed of being an author. After a long career in corporate finance, I gave myself the permission to pursue my passion for writing. I write different genres and earlier this year I took on a fun project by publishing my first children’s book on Kindle. I partnered with a very talented friend of mine Rashmi Menon who did the illustrations for this. In this humorous… Read More »An interview with Sunanda on my book and upcoming projects

Why Multiculturalism in Children’s Literature is Important via Chatterblock.com

http://www.chatterblock.com/articles/1484/why-multiculturalism-in-childrens-literature-is-important/ There is a need for diversity in children’s books. This is my personal perspective on the issue. …Curly hair, very fair. Eyes are blue, lovely too. Teacher’s pet, is that you? Yes Yes Yes. So went a nursery rhyme I learned in school. This was in India, where of the 1.2 billion population very few have fair skin and blue eyes. Being the teacher’s pet felt unachievable, a far-off fantasy. In a country where fair skin is inexplicably revered, I remember how when we went to social gatherings, uncles and aunts would fawn over… Read More »Why Multiculturalism in Children’s Literature is Important via Chatterblock.com

Coming up Ten Gulab Jamuns with book review of Big Red Firetruck! by letmeoutcreative

Original post here 2. Sandhya Acharya’s book, Big Red Firetruck! I love when authors contact me, excited about their new books or projects. Here’s one that came across my desk a little while ago. Big Red Firetruck! has enamored many a child. Indeed, children love cars, trains, trucks anything that moves! In this humorous short story, young Idu (Ee-doo) teaches his younger brother Adu (Aa-doo) all about fire and fire trucks. Young Idu is reminded of fire looking at the hot sun. He asks his brother to bring him a Fire Truck. Adu doesn’t know… Read More »Coming up Ten Gulab Jamuns with book review of Big Red Firetruck! by letmeoutcreative

In the buzz

http://www.imgrum.net/media/1350948053586909777_3136370714 We love creative Bay Area mommies! Author @sacharya78 is now working on her second book. Characters Idu and Adu will regale us this time with their adventures around Gulab Jamuns. She is looking to start a Kickstarter campaign for the book in October so stay tuned! Her first book titled “The Big Red Firetruck!” Was self-published and currently has a 4.9/5 ⭐️ rating on Amazon! #ebook #kindle  #author  #kickstarter  #bayareakids  #childrensbook #creative  #family  #mother  #bayareabuzzies San Francisco, California 0 37  

Review and announcement by mylittlepudding.com

Original Post here Big Red Firetruck! by Sandhya Acharya A tale of two brothers, Idu and Adu, this is a sweet and simple story for young children. It teaches children about fire trucks, fire safety and a big one- Patience. It’s a short story and with the bright illustrations it’s perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! Author Sandhya is now working on her second book.  Idu and Adu will regale us this time with their adventures around Gulab Jamuns. She is looking to start a Kickstarter campaign for the book in October.