Meena's Saturday / written by Kusum Mepani ; illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail.
| Author/creator | Mepani, Kusum author. |
| Other author | Ismail, Yasmeen, illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024. |
| Copyright Date | ©2024 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "Saturday mornings start early for Meena. She and her sisters watch the sun rise while drinking chai before they clean the house and then head to the grocery store . . . while their brother gets to stay in bed. As the guests arrive, including Meena's favorite cousins, the women crowd into the kitchen to cook. The doorbell rings nonstop as family, neighbors, and friends fill the bustling house. Once fresh chapatis are made, dinner begins -- for the men. But Meena spots an empty seat at the table and decides today is the day she makes an important change. Meena's Saturday by Kusum Mepani, with exuberant illustrations by Yasmeen Ismail, is the charming story of a family's weekend ritual, a love letter to the gatherings of community and family, and an example of how changing long-standing traditions can start with you." -- Goodreads. |
| General note | Illustrations rendered with pen, watercolor, Conté, pencil, colored pencils, pastels, charcoal, ProMarkers, GrafArt, and Photoshop. |
| Interest age level | Ages 3-8. CLCD. |
| Interest grade level | Kindergarten - Grade 4 |
| Audience | AD 550 Lexile |
| Awards note | Horn Book Fanfare List, 2025 |
| Genre/form | Social problem fiction. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| ISBN | 9780593110317 hardcover |
| ISBN | 0593110315 hardcover |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Easy Picture Books | E M5305M | ✔ Available | Place Hold |