Reena's Bollywood Dream: A Story about Sexual Abuse Contributor(s): Kats, Jewel (Author), Kinra, Richa (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1615990143 ISBN-13: 9781615990146 Publisher: Loving Healing Press OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Self-help | Abuse - Family & Relationships | Abuse - Child Abuse - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Asian American Studies |
Dewey: 362.76 |
LCCN: 2009037554 |
Lexile Measure: 610 |
Series: Growing with Love |
Physical Information: 0.07" H x 8" W x 10" (0.19 lbs) 24 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Asian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Reena wants to be a star... ...A Bollywood star. Unfortunately, her family won't stand for it. It doesn't help that Reena is only eight-years-old. However, a beacon of hope arrives in the form of Uncle Jessi. He's just emigrated from India to America, and is a welcome addition to her family household. Uncle Jessi and Reena share a special bond. Not only are they old pen pals, but he recognizes her desperation to become a Bollywood actress. One day, Uncle Jessi plans a secret surprise. He invites her to take part in a pretend acting game. Reena jumps at the chance. At first, she enjoys swinging her hips to Bollywood beats. She smiles brightly at his camera. However, halfway through her performance matters take an unexpected turn. The end results surprise both Reena and Uncle Jessi. Important lessons come through an action-driven story and beautiful illustrations: "Reena's Bollywood Dream is exceptionally well-written. It works as an educational piece to foster awareness to children and their families regarding the realities of sexual abuse within the South Asian community. This informative book can help alter a child's life for the better." --Sadia Khaliq, B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W., Community Treatment Coordinator, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health "With a captivating story and beautiful illustration, and with a message that is cross-cultural and educational, Reena's Bollywood Dream can help children understand the sad reality that there are those who can hurt them but there is also means of staying safe--with others' help. I recommend this book highly to all families; it can be instrumental to starting a conversation about a difficult topic." --Pamela Pine, PhD, MPH, Founder and CEO, Stop the Silence For more info see www.JewelKats.com Juvenile Fiction: Social Issues - Sexual Abuse Family & Relationships: Abuse - Child Abuse Social Science: Ethnic Studies - Asian American Studies |