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Laxmi's Mooch
by Anand, Shelly
IndianThis book contains predominantly Indian people and/or Indian culture.
DiversityThis book portrays diverse nationalities and/or male and female genders.
MulticulturalThis book contains several different cultural or ethnic groups.
JudaismThis book depicts Jewish themes and/or culture.
Female ProtagonistThe leading character in this book is female.
MuslimThis book contains Muslim ideology and/or Muslim activists.
Synopsis
A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girl's journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her mustache.
Laxmi never paid much attention to the tiny hairs above her lip. But one day while playing farm animals at recess, her friends point out that her whiskers would make her the perfect cat. She starts to notice body hair all over--on her arms, legs, and even between her eyebrows.
With her parents' help, Laxmi learns that hair isn't just for heads, but that it grows everywhere, regardless of gender. Featuring affirming text by Shelly Anand and exuberant, endearing illustrations by Nabi H. Ali, Laxmi's Mooch is a celebration of our bodies and our body hair, in whichever way they grow.