The Katha Chest by Chowdhury, Radhiah

Reminiscent of Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Mommy's Khimar, this beautifully woven tale about the bonds of love, culture, and memory follows a young girl learning about her family history through her grandmother's katha chest.

Asiya loves to visit Nanu's house where she can rummage through Nanu's katha chest filled with quilts. There are stories in each of the quilts that her Nanu has collected through the years, all about the bold and brave women in Asiya's family. Among all of the games and exciting things at Nanu's house, Asiya thinks these hidden histories are the grandest treasure.

Author: Radhiah Chowdhury
Publisher: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for You
Published: 03/01/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.30h x 11.30w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781665903905
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 523540 / Katha Chest


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/01/2021 pg. 74
Booklist 01/01/2022 pg. 78
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2022

About the Author
Radhiah Chowdhury grew up at the mercy of a highly enthusiastic children's librarian. She has been an avid lover of books ever since and is passionate about stories that reflect all the magnificent different facets and experiences of a community and has been an advocate for representative publishing in her work as both an editor and an author. She's the author of picture books Jumble and Katha Chest. Radhiah now lives in Sydney, Australia.

Lavanya Naidu is an animator, designer, and award-winning children's book illustrator, born and raised in Kolkata, India. Her work has most recently been featured at the Asian Festival of Children's Content as a selection for their Digital Gallery 2020. Lavanya now lives in Melbourne, Australia.