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A People’s History of Heaven
0Experience the vibrant spirit of Bangalore’s hidden Heaven slum in Mathangi Subramanian’s compelling novel. Follow five unforgettable Indian girls and their mothers as they wage an epic fight to save their homes from demolition. This powerful contemporary Indian fiction celebrates unbreakable female friendship and the fierce resilience of women facing urban erasure. Discover a story of courage, community, and activism, essential for lovers of insightful Indian literature and tales of social justice in modern India.
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Dear Mrs Naidu
14In “Dear Mrs. Naidu” (9789383074983), 12-year-old Sarojini fights to save her friendship with Amir, who left their slum for a private school. Discovering the Right to Education, she seeks a free seat at his school or enrolls him back in their government school. With support from classmates, a lawyer, and letters to her namesake, freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu, she navigates urban poverty, championing her future. Explore themes of friendship, family, and social justice. Award-winning author Mathangi Subramanian delivers a poignant story.