"Out of the Way!" by Uma Krishnaswamy is a vibrant story that follows a young girl named Meena, who dreams of becoming a cricket star in a world that often prioritizes boys in sports. Determined to play and prove herself, Meena faces various obstacles, including societal expectations and her own insecurities. The narrative celebrates resilience, friendship, and the joy of pursuing one's passion against the odds. With engaging illustrations and a heartwarming storyline, the book highlights themes of gender equality, encouragement, and self-discovery, inspiring readers to chase their dreams no matter the challenges they may face. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

There are 28 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Groundwood Books Ltd , Canada .

Uma Krishnaswami is the author of several books for children. She was born in New Delhi, India, and now lives in Aztec, New Mexico. Chitra Soundar was born in India, has lived in Singapore and now makes her home in London. Her primary interest is in writing picture books and books for emergent readers. She enjoys retelling funny folktales from around the world, especially India. Her first book for Walker, A Dollop of Ghee and a Pot of Wisdom, was published in 2010. Uma Krishnaswamy has always loved the folk traditions of India and other cultures for the richness and vibrancy of colour, form and perspective. She teaches art history in Chennai, India, where she lives.