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Desert queen / Jyoti Rajan Gopal & Svabhu Kohli.
Van Pelt Library HQ77.2.I4 G67 2023
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gopal, Jyoti Rajan, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Kumar, Harish, 1979-2019--Juvenile literature.
- Kumar, Harish.
- Drag queens--Biography--Juvenile literature.
- Drag queens.
- Gender expression--Juvenile literature.
- Gender expression.
- Folk dancing, Indic--Juvenile literature.
- Folk dancing, Indic.
- Thar Desert (India and Pakistan)--Juvenile literature.
- Thar Desert (India and Pakistan).
- Kumar, Harish, 1979-2019.
- Asia--Thar Desert.
- Genre:
- picture books.
- Biographies
- Juvenile works
- Picture books
- Biographies.
- Picture books.
- Physical Description:
- 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Montclair [New Jersey] : Levine Querido, 2023.
- Summary:
- "This picture book biography in verse follows the life of beloved Rajasthani drag performer Queen Harish, known as the Whirling Desert Queen of Rajasthan. Lit by an inner fire and propelled by a family tragedy, Harish defied the gender conventions of middle class Indian life, battled discrimination and intimidation, and eventually grew up to dance with Bollywood movie stars and on stages across the world. Jyoti Gopal's rhythmic phrases evoke the particular sounds and beats of the music Harish danced to, and capture the passions and conflicts of his life. The poignant and inspiring tale is interpreted by internationally acclaimed Rajasthani artist Svabhu Kohli in kohl-black lines and shapes and brilliant jewel-like colors"-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Stonewall Book Award - Children's and Young Adult Literature, Honor, 2024
- ISBN:
- 9781646142620
- 1646142624
- OCLC:
- 1404837355
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