Ameya's Two Worlds is about an Indian American girl who has been invited to her cousin's wedding in India. She and her mother travel to their home and take part in the celebrations. Ameya is worried as she doesn't speak Hindi or Marathi well. How will she communicate with her cousins and other relatives. Her cousins ask her if she is Indian and she talks to her mother. She wants to know if she is American or Indian and her mother tells her she is whichever she feels she is. Ameya participates in many of the Indian wedding customs and comes to an important conclusion. She is both and lives in two worlds. This is a great book to teach about heritage. You may have been born in North America, but you can still celebrate your heritage by learning and using the language, participating in celebrations and customs. Ameya's mom let her make decisions about what she wants, which I loved. The illustrations were extremely well done. They are detailed, show expression and are bright and vibrant. They add much to the story. This is a great book for schools when doing a unit on multi-culturalism and heritage.

Raising children who are in a similar situation as the protagonist meant I could relate to and identify with Ameya (not as or for myself, but for my teens). And yes, I identified with Ameya’s mom totally!

This book is a sweet read that has many lessons within it without being preachy; of accepting ourselves as we are and appreciating all the different things that make us so; understanding the value of the diversity of the rich cultures and traditions when you are balancing a few in your life (and even when not); of embracing your heritage while adopting other customs with the same pasion and eageness; and so much more.

Adithi Wardhan Singh’s narrative touches the right emotions, takes readers to India with Ameya, and to the heart of the Indian wedding Ameya attends. Noor Alshalabi’s vibrant illustrations lend the perfect touch to Ameya’s story and her two worlds! And before I forget, I especially identified with the language barrier (of sorts) that Ameya faces in the book.

Don’t miss the glossary at the end that explains more about the Hindi terms and wedding traditions sprinkled throughout the book. In addition, there are suggested activities that are sure to enrich the reading experience!

Thanks to Netgalley for making the digital review copy available for an honest review

Ameya's Two Worlds by Aditi Wardhan Singh has the most adorable, heartwarming illustrations ever. I just can't wait to include this book as a gift for my NRI nephews and nieces. The story is sweet and simple to follow, not to mention - highly relatable for children living across two cultures - specifically Indian and American. Regardless, I'm sure children (and parents) of other ethnicities, nationalities, etc will also enjoy and learn some very interesting things from this book. I loved the activities at the end. I read a digital version on my laptop, but I'm sure the printed version will be a wonderful Christmas/winter gift to any child.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the digital ARC of this book. #NetGalley #AmeyasTwoWorlds

This picture book tells the story of Ameya, a young American who travels to India for a wedding. It is her first time meeting lots of family members and learning cultural traditions. Throughout the story there are bold text with definitions for words that are not in English, making this book accessible for children who are unfamiliar with the culture and language, just like Ameya is. I think this is a great book, the font and illustrations are great and the messages are important and well delivered. I would definitely recommend this book. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review it.

4,5*
Thank you so much to Aditi Wardhan Singh, Raising World Children, and Netgalley for giving me access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
You can clearly see how Ameya is struggling at the beginning with being in touch with a culture that's her but having lived outside of it for so long. She's hesitant to show her concerns but her family comes to the rescue.
I can't imagine how special this book will be for children with multiple nationalities/backgrounds! It teaches us that we don't need to exclude part of ourselves but rather embrace it and be multiple things at once.

I have been following Aditi Wardhan Singh's social media accounts for quite a long time, so I was excited to see her new book, Ameya's Two Worlds. A delightful picture book about an American family traveling to India for a wedding, Ameya's Two Worlds blends colorful illustrations and a sweet story about a young girl celebrating her unique identity while teaching young readers about Indian culture (wedding traditions, games, dancing, etc.). A wonderful addition to any school or family library!

Amazing read!

Definitely go for this book as it represents perfectly the life of an Indian family living in another country, specially that from the perspective of a growing child who's asking questions about their identify feeling confused in midst of their peers.

The illustrations are amazing and yes you will get to know how an Indian marriage ceremony is!

Thank you, Raising World Children LLC, for the advance reading copy.

Excellent story, beautiful illustrations. I loved that speaking different languages was likened to having a superpower!
The explanations of the traditions were spot-on. I highly recommend this book to help with cultural awareness and appreciation. Bravo!

Thanks to Netgalley and Publisher for the e-ARC!

Ameya's Two Worlds was a short and sweet story about identity and fitting in. I liked how the author tackles Ameya's culture while also staying true to her upbringing. Kids of today, especially ones ailing from disapora communities will definitely see themselves represented in this book!

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Raising world children is the theme of this book.

How do you raise a child with a multicultural background?

"Know that you belong everywhere" is the sage advice.

Ameya, a child growing up in the US with an Indian mother visits India for a wedding.

As she joyously takes part in the haldi, mehendi, sangeet and baraat ceremonies, her mom tells her she can be whomever she wants to be and that a person can be many things at the same time.

She realizes that she values the diversity of traditions and customs in the US while celebrating and embracing her heritage and culture in India.

This is a great ARC that teaches the importance of accepting oneself and appreciating all the different influences that make us who we are.

Loved to see the representation here! The idea of fitting in with family/others who may be more traditional or speak one’s native tongue more fluently than you do can be intimidating. Ameya feels disconnected at times, but is also delighted to find she knows many of the same songs, celebrates some of the same holidays, and is praised for her henna skills!

I had some mixed feelings about a few of Ameya’s mother’s words of advice and the way some messages were phrased. The storyline overall didn’t feel super strong, but the representation of Ameya and her experience was wonderful to see!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.