 This picture book biography tells the true story of Harish Kumar, who, after losing his parents, used his passion for traditional dance and the persona of Queen Harish to support his two sisters. He defied strict gender norms, faced taunts, but ultimately achieved global fame, dancing with Bollywood stars and performing internationally. The gorgeous prose explores themes of gender fluidity, the power of dance and self-expression, overcoming adversity, and finding one’s inner strength. The illustrations are vibrant, kaleidoscopic, and inspired by the desert landscape and traditional artwork of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The art was created using pen and ink and then painted over with over twenty layers of detail, combining color-blocking, detailing, and textures. An author’s note, an illustrator’s note, and more information about Queen Harish are included. |
| Title: Desert Queen Author: Jyoti Rajan Gopal Illustrator: Svabhu Kohli Publisher: Levine Quarto Copyright: 2023 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1646142620 Hardcover pages: 56 Age range: 7-14 Genre: Picture Book, Nonfiction. Biography Book setting: India Author’s ethnicity: Indian Author’s residence: New York Illustrator’s ethnicity: Indian Illustrator’s residence: Goa Awards: ALA Stonewall Honor Subjects: Costumes, Dance, Drag performers. Music, Theatre |
Desert Queen
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