| The Other Side of the Bridge Contributor(s): Nesamoney, Sophia (Author), Bottini, William (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0998184934 ISBN-13: 9780998184937 Publisher: Society of Young Inklings, Inc OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Diversity & Multicultural - Young Adult Fiction | Careers, Occupations, Internships |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6" W x 9" (0.64 lbs) 212 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "The women I had met in India were some of the most brave, intelligent, and compassionate human beings I had ever met, and I couldn't help but imagine my birth mother dancing among the sea of women in front of us. With all my heart, I hoped she would be proud of me. It was in that moment that I realized how thankful I was for the life she gave me."
Varsha Wilson, an aspiring American journalist who was adopted from Kolkata, spends her childhood trying to escape her past and integrate into American society. However, when she receives an unexpected assignment from her journalism professor, she finds herself searching for a winning story in the city where she was born.
As Varsha struggles to find her place in India, she discovers a hidden world of child marriage, human trafficking, and violence against women, and, more importantly, the hope and bravery of two girls who will change her life forever. |
Contributor Bio(s): Nesamoney, Sophia: - Sophia Nesamoney is seventeen years old and hopes to pursue a career in global health and writing. In her free time, Sophia loves to write, play tennis, and travel the world. She was inspired to write this book after her trips to India through the American India Foundation and Roshni Academy, where she learned about the hidden obstacles that women face in the villages and slums of India. Sophia believes that empowering women is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and hopes that her book will inspire others to join her in taking a stand against gender-based violence worldwide. |