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Masalamommas love to curl up with a good book and a chai or latte … here’s what we’re reading. Look for periodic interviews with authors of some best-sellers.

Artichoke Hearts By Sita Brahmachari

By Anila Akram @mailatale Ages 9 – 12 I’ve heard the expression “don’t judge a book by its cover.” But admittedly, I do it. What can I say? I’m a visual person, and easily attracted. When I saw this book cover, coupled with the Bollywood-Hollywood style title, I thought I


South Asian Children’s Literature: Big Red Lollipop

By Anila Akram, Children’s book reviewer @mailatale Whether you like it or not, books with predominant South Asian characters are always going to be full of political and social messages – even kidlit. Themes of immigration or diaspora pervade even picture books, not just YA. Increasingly, I am beginning to