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An artist holding a drawing pad with a Dinosaur shaped Diwali diya wishing Happy Dinomite Diwali

The Light We Carry Forward: A Diwali Reflection

Geshu Sugandh

This is a story of inheritance, intention, and the joy of co-creating the ritual of celebrating light with my children. 🪔🌸

The Light We Carry Forward: A Diwali Reflection

Geshu Sugandh

This is a story of inheritance, intention, and the joy of co-creating the ritual of celebrating light with my children. 🪔🌸

Illustrator and Author of the children's picture book Happy HIppotastic Holi discussing storyboarding.

Part 2/4 Storyboarding Consent: Pausing the Rhy...

Geshu Sugandh

The hardest part of storyboarding Happy Hippotastic Holi! was not color or conflict. It was capturing the pauses to hold space for the nuance between them.”

Part 2/4 Storyboarding Consent: Pausing the Rhy...

Geshu Sugandh

The hardest part of storyboarding Happy Hippotastic Holi! was not color or conflict. It was capturing the pauses to hold space for the nuance between them.”

Part 1/4 Culture Cannot Cancel Consent: Behind-the-Book Happy Hippotastic Holi

Part 1/4 Culture Cannot Cancel Consent: Behind-...

Geshu Sugandh

Holi is often taught as pure color-filled fun, but what if we also taught our children that they can say yes, no, or watch from afar, and still belong? In...

Part 1/4 Culture Cannot Cancel Consent: Behind-...

Geshu Sugandh

Holi is often taught as pure color-filled fun, but what if we also taught our children that they can say yes, no, or watch from afar, and still belong? In...

Hindi Books Recommendation List by BROOKLYNBIHARN

5 (+1) Must-Read Hindi Books

Geshu Sugandh

Reconnecting with Hindi doesn’t have to be daunting! From empowering travelogues to timeless classics, these five (plus bonus) Hindi books will guide you through a journey of rediscovery, connection, and...

5 (+1) Must-Read Hindi Books

Geshu Sugandh

Reconnecting with Hindi doesn’t have to be daunting! From empowering travelogues to timeless classics, these five (plus bonus) Hindi books will guide you through a journey of rediscovery, connection, and...

Celebrating Hindi Heritage and Inclusivity at the Brooklyn Museum Children's Book Fair

Celebrating Hindi Heritage and Inclusivity at t...

Geshu Sugandh

A day of cultural connections, bilingual storytelling, and fun at the Brooklyn Museum Children's Fair, celebrating Hindi heritage and fostering inclusivity.

Celebrating Hindi Heritage and Inclusivity at t...

Geshu Sugandh

A day of cultural connections, bilingual storytelling, and fun at the Brooklyn Museum Children's Fair, celebrating Hindi heritage and fostering inclusivity.

Shine Bright with Your First Diwali Mini Zine: A Keepsake of Light and Intention

Shine Bright with Your First Diwali Mini Zine: ...

Geshu Sugandh

The Step-by-Step Diwali Mini Zine is a free, hands-on project designed to make Diwali accessible for all ages. Created as a keepsake of light and intention, this zine includes simple...

Shine Bright with Your First Diwali Mini Zine: ...

Geshu Sugandh

The Step-by-Step Diwali Mini Zine is a free, hands-on project designed to make Diwali accessible for all ages. Created as a keepsake of light and intention, this zine includes simple...