Door Is Open
Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices
Hena Khan, Sayantani DasGupta, Reem Faruqi, Veera Hiranandani, Simran Jeet Singh, Supriya Kelkar, Rajani LaRocca, Maulik Pancholy, Aisha Saeed, N. H. Senzai
334 pages · Released 2024 · Little Brown & Company
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This is an anthology of short stories by prominent South Asian and Desi American authors celebrating diverse cultural traditions, family bonds, and community. The collection centers on themes of belonging, identity, and cultural pride through warm, age-appropriate narratives. Stories explore celebrations, traditions, and everyday moments that affirm values like family connection and respect for heritage. One story includes a character identifying as LGBTQ+ in a family context (per contributor Maulik Pancholy's known work).
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