The Girl in the Blue Dress

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The Girl in the Blue Dress is an inspiring and heartfelt story about a girl trying to survive in modern India.

Pooja lives in the bustling city of Jaipur, India. Her family doesn’t have much money and at times she must look for food in the garbage. Pooja spent her days dreaming and yearning to be in school, have friends, and have food. One day Pooja was caught trespassing at a nearby school and escorted off the property by a teacher. Pooja is mortified. An unexpected, kind gesture gives Pooja the opportunity she needs. Who will help Pooja fulfill her dreams?

This debut children’s book encourages children to become open, receptive, and understanding to diverse populations. This is a great book to start discussions about traveling and exploring new places. Also, children can learn about overcoming hardships. The Girl in the Blue Dress will raise awareness in readers about becoming survivalist, resilient, and going after their own dreams. It also highlights the need for women and girls to pursue their science, STEM, and STEAM interests. Indian women and girls are celebrated in this picture book.

Although this book is fictitious, this book was inspired and written for the street children in India.