Stories for South Asian Super Kids: A Celebration of the Lives of 50 South Asian Inspirational Figures
by Raj Kaur Khaira, illustrated by Aleesha Nandhra, Anshika Khullar, Geeta Sadashivan, Manjit Thapp, Mira Felicia Malhotra, Naina Hussain, Neethi, Raj Dhunna, Sayan Mukherjee and Suede
Interest age: 9 to 12
Reading age: 8+
Published by Puffin Books, 2025
About this book
Dive into these biographies of 50 notable people with South Asian heritage and you will become inspired.
Spanning the years from 598 CE and the birth of the mathematician Brahmagupta to 1995, when Satnam Singh, the first South Asian NBA player, was born, there are many different fascinating lives to read about.
Often battling prejudice due to the colour of their skin, their caste, or for being a woman, these people have nevertheless pursued their interests and nurtured their talents.
The author has previously published Stories for South Asian Super Girls, which shone a light on brilliant South Asian women, and this companion volume is equally impressive.
There is something for everyone in these pages – engineers, actors, feminist trailblazers, authors, social reformers, and musicians, to name a few.
This is perfect for dipping into when the mood strikes, and the colourful portraits of each individual are lushly beautiful. The ten illustrators have their own section at the back, where they talk about people who’ve inspired them, and there’s also a section for the reader to write their own life story. All of this gives a wonderfully inclusive community feel. Inspirational.
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