 Rishi’s grandmother (Paati) is arriving from India. Rishi wants to help his dad make potato curry using the family’s cherished spice box, a box that holds not just fragrant spices, but also family history and stories passed down through generations. When an accident with the box occurs, Rishi must draw on these treasured memories to set things right. The story highlights South Asian and Tamil cultural elements, such as the use of traditional spices and the term of endearment “Paati”. The vibrant illustrations are digitally rendered. Back matter includes descriptions of spices in a traditional Indian spice box and a recipe for Paati’s Potato Curry. |
| Title: The Spice Box Author: Meera Sriram Illustrator: Sandhya Prabhat Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Copyright: 2024 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-0-503-42713-2 Hardcover pages: 40 Age range: 3-7 Genre: Picture Book Book setting: South India Author’s ethnicity: Indian Author’s residence: Berkeley, California Illustrator’s ethnicity: Indian Illustrator’s residence: California Awards: 2025 South Asia Book Award for Young Readers winner Subjects: cooking, Courage, Grandmothers, Intergenerational stories, Love, Resilience |
The Spice Box
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