Darshana Khiani
@darshanakhiani.bsky.social
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Feels timely to be writing a review for I'M AN AMERICAN by @darshanakhiani.bsky.social and illustrated by #LauraFreeman— a book that looks at the patchwork of cultures in America and a great discussion starter for conversations about country, culture, diversity, and immigration.
March 2, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Feels timely to be writing a review for I'M AN AMERICAN by @darshanakhiani.bsky.social and illustrated by #LauraFreeman— a book that looks at the patchwork of cultures in America and a great discussion starter for conversations about country, culture, diversity, and immigration.
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"This nation will always be made up of #Indigenous people and immigrants of the past, present, and future. WE BELIEVE THESE DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER." —I'M AN AMERICAN by @darshanakhiani.bsky.social
Our #SanctuaryStories offer #Immigrant, New Generation, & ALL communities a place of safety.
Our #SanctuaryStories offer #Immigrant, New Generation, & ALL communities a place of safety.
February 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"This nation will always be made up of #Indigenous people and immigrants of the past, present, and future. WE BELIEVE THESE DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER." —I'M AN AMERICAN by @darshanakhiani.bsky.social
Our #SanctuaryStories offer #Immigrant, New Generation, & ALL communities a place of safety.
Our #SanctuaryStories offer #Immigrant, New Generation, & ALL communities a place of safety.
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There’s plenty that doesn’t feel ok, but today’s opportunities to connect my students w author guests for World Read Aloud Day sure felt good. Thanks for connecting, @laurelsnyder.bsky.social & @darshanakhiani.bsky.social. I loved watching my readers interact w you! #wrad25 @litworld.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM
There’s plenty that doesn’t feel ok, but today’s opportunities to connect my students w author guests for World Read Aloud Day sure felt good. Thanks for connecting, @laurelsnyder.bsky.social & @darshanakhiani.bsky.social. I loved watching my readers interact w you! #wrad25 @litworld.bsky.social
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Today's #Library tee, courtesy of @kindcotton.bsky.social. And my book of the day is I'm an American by @darshanakhiani.bsky.social. I'm not going to be ambiguous or quiet about where I stand as a teacher and how I show up for my students. The stakes are too high. #librarian #booksky #skybrarian
January 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Today's #Library tee, courtesy of @kindcotton.bsky.social. And my book of the day is I'm an American by @darshanakhiani.bsky.social. I'm not going to be ambiguous or quiet about where I stand as a teacher and how I show up for my students. The stakes are too high. #librarian #booksky #skybrarian
Need brainstorming help. Looking for movies or books where the MC tries to make another character feel bad/ run them out or has that done to them. Preferably JH or HS aged. Think Mean Girls. Thanks!
January 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Need brainstorming help. Looking for movies or books where the MC tries to make another character feel bad/ run them out or has that done to them. Preferably JH or HS aged. Think Mean Girls. Thanks!
When you don’t remember what you were thinking when you wrote this. Who the heck is Marjorie? (Eventually I did remember 😉) #writinglife
December 6, 2024 at 8:32 PM
When you don’t remember what you were thinking when you wrote this. Who the heck is Marjorie? (Eventually I did remember 😉) #writinglife
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Love this book! 💙📚 We have it in our #Multilingual#Library :)
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings by Francie Latour, illustrated by Ken Daley
The author reads the book here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeWM...
#kidlit #picturebooks #Haiti
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings by Francie Latour, illustrated by Ken Daley
The author reads the book here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeWM...
#kidlit #picturebooks #Haiti
December 6, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Love this book! 💙📚 We have it in our #Multilingual#Library :)
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings by Francie Latour, illustrated by Ken Daley
The author reads the book here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeWM...
#kidlit #picturebooks #Haiti
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings by Francie Latour, illustrated by Ken Daley
The author reads the book here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeWM...
#kidlit #picturebooks #Haiti
Gorgeous book! Should be in every school library. I learned a bit of Haitian culture, its history and how colonial forces have forever affected the course of this nation. Informative short backmatter. Thank you to @imyourneighbor.bsky.social #picturebookatbreakfast
December 6, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Gorgeous book! Should be in every school library. I learned a bit of Haitian culture, its history and how colonial forces have forever affected the course of this nation. Informative short backmatter. Thank you to @imyourneighbor.bsky.social #picturebookatbreakfast
India is such as vast rich culture. My heritage is Gujarat from Western India so I loved learning about these South Indian traditions and holiday. Beautiful book overflowing with pride and love for one’s culture. Kid approachable as who hasn’t dealt with name challenges. #picturebookatbreakfast
December 5, 2024 at 4:54 PM
India is such as vast rich culture. My heritage is Gujarat from Western India so I loved learning about these South Indian traditions and holiday. Beautiful book overflowing with pride and love for one’s culture. Kid approachable as who hasn’t dealt with name challenges. #picturebookatbreakfast
I ❤️ getting transported in a good book, even for just 5 minutes. Today’s #picturebook at breakfast read. So smart and keep an eye out for Easter eggs in the art.
December 3, 2024 at 4:47 PM
I ❤️ getting transported in a good book, even for just 5 minutes. Today’s #picturebook at breakfast read. So smart and keep an eye out for Easter eggs in the art.
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If you have a traditionally published kidlit book releasing in 2025 that meets one of the criteria let me know. - by South Asian author or illustrator, - contains a South Asian main character, or - involves South Asian culture.
November 18, 2024 at 3:33 AM
If you have a traditionally published kidlit book releasing in 2025 that meets one of the criteria let me know. - by South Asian author or illustrator, - contains a South Asian main character, or - involves South Asian culture.
If you have a traditionally published kidlit book releasing in 2025 that meets one of the criteria let me know. - by South Asian author or illustrator, - contains a South Asian main character, or - involves South Asian culture.
November 18, 2024 at 3:33 AM
If you have a traditionally published kidlit book releasing in 2025 that meets one of the criteria let me know. - by South Asian author or illustrator, - contains a South Asian main character, or - involves South Asian culture.
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@darshanakhiani.bsky.social's book I'M AN AMERICAN was already face out when I got to the bookmobile this morning, at its stop at the local elementary school. It didn't stay on the shelf long, since I handed it to one of the teachers with a *strong" recommendation to read it to her students.
December 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM
@darshanakhiani.bsky.social's book I'M AN AMERICAN was already face out when I got to the bookmobile this morning, at its stop at the local elementary school. It didn't stay on the shelf long, since I handed it to one of the teachers with a *strong" recommendation to read it to her students.
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⚽️🛠️📗🩵 This #PBStudyBuddy feature is so fascinating and inspiring! BUILDING A DREAM (#DarshanaKhiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social, #DowPhumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social, #Eerdmans). Hope you like this feature for #BUILDINGADREAM, #Kidlit! 🥳📚👍🏼
*For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com
*For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com
December 5, 2023 at 6:27 PM
⚽️🛠️📗🩵 This #PBStudyBuddy feature is so fascinating and inspiring! BUILDING A DREAM (#DarshanaKhiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social, #DowPhumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social, #Eerdmans). Hope you like this feature for #BUILDINGADREAM, #Kidlit! 🥳📚👍🏼
*For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com
*For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com
So thrilled that I'M AN AMERICAN written by me and ilustrated by Laura Freeman, is on Chicago Public Library's Best Informational Books for Younger Readers of 2023!! Full list: chipublib.bibliocommons.com/list/share/2...
November 30, 2023 at 4:24 PM
So thrilled that I'M AN AMERICAN written by me and ilustrated by Laura Freeman, is on Chicago Public Library's Best Informational Books for Younger Readers of 2023!! Full list: chipublib.bibliocommons.com/list/share/2...
So excited to see our book BUILDING A DREAM written by me and illustrated by @dowphumiruk.bsky.social on the Best STEM Book List for 2024 from NTSA (National Science Teaching Association). Full list: www.nsta.org/best-stem-bo...
November 30, 2023 at 2:51 PM
So excited to see our book BUILDING A DREAM written by me and illustrated by @dowphumiruk.bsky.social on the Best STEM Book List for 2024 from NTSA (National Science Teaching Association). Full list: www.nsta.org/best-stem-bo...
Diwali is Nov 12th! I have these wonderful FREE activity sheets on my website. You can use them to accompany a story time reading of HOW TO WEAR A SARI. tinyurl.com/htwsactivity
November 8, 2023 at 3:57 AM
Diwali is Nov 12th! I have these wonderful FREE activity sheets on my website. You can use them to accompany a story time reading of HOW TO WEAR A SARI. tinyurl.com/htwsactivity
A Wichita girl writes a letter of gratitude to Bob, the family car. A funny tender homage to Bob's continued service -- from family road trips to library visits. A feel good book that's a wonderful conversation starter for any family. @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social
November 2, 2023 at 4:44 PM
A Wichita girl writes a letter of gratitude to Bob, the family car. A funny tender homage to Bob's continued service -- from family road trips to library visits. A feel good book that's a wonderful conversation starter for any family. @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social
Get a sneak peek at this wonderful list of #southasiankidlit PB thru YA books coming out this Winter! Also a mini-interview with the talented Naomi Kanakia. www.tinyurl.com/sakwinter2024
November 2, 2023 at 1:25 PM
Get a sneak peek at this wonderful list of #southasiankidlit PB thru YA books coming out this Winter! Also a mini-interview with the talented Naomi Kanakia. www.tinyurl.com/sakwinter2024
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I often get asked, “How many books have you written?” and my answer is usually “a lot.” @jbradley.bsky.social and @darshanakhiani.bsky.social inspired me to put together a list of the books I’ve written that have made it to the submission stage. 8 sold—less than half. Pub dates are in parentheses.
October 26, 2023 at 3:04 PM
I often get asked, “How many books have you written?” and my answer is usually “a lot.” @jbradley.bsky.social and @darshanakhiani.bsky.social inspired me to put together a list of the books I’ve written that have made it to the submission stage. 8 sold—less than half. Pub dates are in parentheses.
Inspired by @jbradley.bsky.social, here is my list of picture books that made it to submission stage. The year in parentheses is the year it actively went on submission. The ones without a year were only subbed to a couple of places. The ones with a strikethrough were shelved after being subbed.
October 25, 2023 at 5:40 AM
Inspired by @jbradley.bsky.social, here is my list of picture books that made it to submission stage. The year in parentheses is the year it actively went on submission. The ones without a year were only subbed to a couple of places. The ones with a strikethrough were shelved after being subbed.
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Join me at Linden Tree Books in Los Altos this Sunday at 11am for a Halloween-themed story time with THE BOO CREW NEEDS YOU! Maybe I'll share a peek at some of my other new books as well! bit.ly/3M7ziDw
October 20, 2023 at 2:26 AM
Join me at Linden Tree Books in Los Altos this Sunday at 11am for a Halloween-themed story time with THE BOO CREW NEEDS YOU! Maybe I'll share a peek at some of my other new books as well! bit.ly/3M7ziDw
If you have a traditionally published kidlit book releasing in 2024 that meets one of the criteria let me know. - by South Asian author or illustrator, - contains a South Asian main character, or - involves South Asian culture.
October 3, 2023 at 1:35 PM
If you have a traditionally published kidlit book releasing in 2024 that meets one of the criteria let me know. - by South Asian author or illustrator, - contains a South Asian main character, or - involves South Asian culture.
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Things I, Mike Jung, will do to celebrate my beloved friend @nidhiart.bsky.social at the SUPER BOBA CAFÉ launch party:
1. Make a spectacle of myself;
2. That's it.
WE'RE ALL GOING, RIGHT?? SUPER BOBA CAFÉ is fantastic and we love Nidhi, so show up on 10/22 and it'll be the best time EVER
1. Make a spectacle of myself;
2. That's it.
WE'RE ALL GOING, RIGHT?? SUPER BOBA CAFÉ is fantastic and we love Nidhi, so show up on 10/22 and it'll be the best time EVER
October 2, 2023 at 5:13 AM
Things I, Mike Jung, will do to celebrate my beloved friend @nidhiart.bsky.social at the SUPER BOBA CAFÉ launch party:
1. Make a spectacle of myself;
2. That's it.
WE'RE ALL GOING, RIGHT?? SUPER BOBA CAFÉ is fantastic and we love Nidhi, so show up on 10/22 and it'll be the best time EVER
1. Make a spectacle of myself;
2. That's it.
WE'RE ALL GOING, RIGHT?? SUPER BOBA CAFÉ is fantastic and we love Nidhi, so show up on 10/22 and it'll be the best time EVER