A heartwarming tale about a girl whose disdain for her strong nose turns to love and pride when she discovers the long line of South Asian immigrant women on whose shoulders she stands today.
Farah hates her "strong" nose, despite Dadi Ama telling her that it should make her proud. "How can I be proud of my nose?", Farah wondered.
When Farah visits a South Asian heritage photography exhibition at her local museum, she is surrounded by pictures of determined, proud women with the same nose. As she reads about the immigrant women who bravely moved to new lands, learned new languages and shared their culture, Farah is finally able to see past her nose, to the trailblazers, mothers, leaders, and friends it represents.
Featuring historical facts throughout the story, this beautifully illustrated story introduces all children to South Asian heritage and history.
"Crisp digital illustrations incorporate patterned motifs in a palette that favors mustard, salmon, and turquoise hues. Poised, per an author’s note, to emphasize the 'beauty in our differences,' this title showcases the significance of familial appreciation and broader representation."
– Publishers Weekly
"Saturated tones of pink, blue, and gold accompany a celebration of culture and family in this heartfelt picture book about a young girl who finds her place in the present by learning to appreciate her history."
– Danielle Ballantyne
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