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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.

Big Red Firetruck! …first book published

  I just published my first book on Amazon KDP. It is a children’s illustrated e-book titled “Big Red Firetruck” available on Amazon.com. I have worked with Rashmi Menon my friend and very talented illustrator on this. It’s been a fun-filled adventure for us. I hope you all enjoy the story as much as we did. It is free for those who have Kindle Unlimited. This is an important beginning and your reviews on Amazon will be greatly appreciated. Have fun, share and review, please! Big Red Firetruck!