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Meera Sriram, author portrait

Meera Sriram

Meera Sriram grew up in India and moved to the U.S. at the turn of the millennium. She is the author of several picture books, including A Garden in My Hands and The Spice Box. Her books have been selected Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal, Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), and Bank Street College, and have received starred reviews from Kirkus, School Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly. She’s a two-time recipient of the South Asia Book Award. An electrical engineer in her past life, she now enjoys writing for children and advocating for early and multicultural literacy. Meera loves yoga and chai, and lives with her husband and two children in Berkeley, California.
The Spice Box
A Garden in My Hands

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The Spice Box
A Garden in My Hands

Cultural Diversity & Inclusion Titles for Elementary Education

Celebrated on May 21st, The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development emphasizes the importance of different voices, cultures, and traditions. From picture books to middle grade, our curated list of books about diversity help students see beyond their own experiences while feeling seen themselves. See here for more books on global cultures

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