The First Girl on Stage: Tunga Dances the Yakshagana - Couverture souple

Rao, Shruthi

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1949528170 ISBN 13 : 9781949528176

Editeur : Yali Books, 2025

Synopsis

One girl stepped into the spotlight...and started a movement.

Tunga wants to learn yakshagana like her brother Ramesha. She dreams of painting her face, wearing glittering costumes, and performing ancient stories of kings and warriors. Alone in the woods, Tunga makes crowns from leaves and tree bark. She stomps and she jumps, and finally captures the attention of a teacher to guide her. As Tunga swirls and whirls onto the stage, she brings other girls into the spotlight as well, ushering in a new era for yakshagana.

In a gorgeous showcase of a traditional dance and storytelling art form popular in South India, this picture book is a tribute to the pioneering women who have carved out a space for themselves on the stage and beyond.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Shruthi Rao writes books for children. She loves books, trees, hikes, benches, eating kadooboos, and hanging out with her daughter. 15 of her books for children have been published in India. She lives in California with her family.

Devika Joglekar is an animator and illustrator. She has always aspired to author children's books, which are not only fun to read but also inspire young readers to learn and discover interesting things. Originally from India, she now lives with her husband in San Francisco Bay Area.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Yali Books
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1949528170
• ISBN 13: 9781949528176
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Joglekar Devika
• Nombre de pages: 36
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible