I was raised in Greenville, North Carolina. I had the incredible opportunity to visit my grandparents and aunts and uncles and cousins in India when I was a young girl. I spoke English and Hindi. I danced to YMCA and also favorite Indian tunes, too. These two very different experiences made me develop a strong curiosity about other people and cultures.
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Many kids go to school. Kids share universal emotions of happiness, sadness, fear, and love. Families and religion are also extremely important in kids' lives. This universality among kids also brings out the rich diversity of traditions and cultures around the world. Our award-winning books are designed to help children gain insight into human, cultural, social, and environmental diversity.