The Not-So Star-Spangled Life of Sunita Sen
No. of pages 176
Published: 2005
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In "The Not-So Star-Spangled Life of Sunita Sen," twelve-year-old Sunita navigates the complexities of being an Indian American girl. Despite her bright spirit and dreams of fitting in, she faces cultural challenges and the struggles of adolescence. As she grapples with her identity, Sunita finds herself caught between her family's expectations and her desire to belong in her new home. Through heartfelt moments and the support of friends and family, she learns to embrace her heritage while forging her own path. This coming-of-age story celebrates self-discovery, resilience, and the beauty of cultural diversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Turtleback Books .
Mitali Perkins was born in Kolkata. Her family soon left India, living in Ghana, Cameroon, England and Mexico before emigrating to the United States. They eventually settled in California. Mitali studied political science at Stanford University and public policy at the University of California, Berkeley. She is married to the Reverend Robert K. Perkins II and has twin sons. She lives in Newton, Massachusetts.