{"product_id":"and-yet-you-shine-the-kohinoor-diamond-colonization-and-resistance-isbn-9781536228298","title":"And Yet You Shine: The Kohinoor Diamond, Colonization, and Resistance","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe story of one of the world’s most famous diamonds—stolen from South Asia during colonization and now among the crown jewels in London—is a call to action for readers to decolonize and hold their heads high.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kohinoor diamond, one of the most famous diamonds in the world, was stolen from India and fought over throughout centuries of colonial conquest, eventually landing in the hands of British royals who tricked a ten-year-old South Asian monarch into relinquishing it. The diamond was ultimately cut to nearly half its size to suit British beauty standards for the crown jewels—and is displayed to this day in the Tower of London museum, a trophy of colonization. Probing, poetic, and shimmering with the colors and patterns of Indian textiles, \u003ci\u003eAnd Yet You Shine\u003c\/i\u003e is more than the true story of a precious gem passing hands. The urgent narrative and well-researched afterword invite readers to consider the origins of museum artifacts and all they represent, how history is recorded, and why acknowledging past injustices and power dynamics can shape the world we live in today—and ensure a just tomorrow. This vibrant and moving meditation on resiliency invites readers of all backgrounds to decolonize—and shine with all their might.Kelkar's lyrical telling makes clear the dire results of colonial oppression. . . . Digitally enhanced cut-paper collage artwork dazzles the eye, from the teal-and-blue endpapers containing remnants of the gem's history, to the gleaming treasure whose light shines brightly, to depictions of other jewels with which it has shared company. . . . A gem not to be missed.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExquisite, powerful, and deeply moving, this book shines a spotlight on centuries of oppression and entreats readers to know that, despite injustice, nothing will ever dull their light.\u003cbr\u003e—Christina Soontornvat, three-time Newbery Medal Honoree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd Yet You Shine\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully told story that can help catalyze important conversations about colonization and its legacies.\u003cbr\u003e—Simran Jeet Singh, historian, scholar, and author of Fauja Singh Keeps Going and The Light We Give\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd Yet You Shine\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most unique—and best—picture books I’ve ever read. It is as powerful as it is important, as empowering as it is informative, and features stunning, gorgeous artwork unlike anything I’ve seen before. The marriage of Supriya Kelkar’s words and artwork has produced her best book yet. \u003ci\u003eAnd Yet You Shine: The Kohinoor Diamond, Colonization, and Resistance\u003c\/i\u003e is an absolutely essential addition to every classroom and library.\u003cbr\u003e—Jarrett Lerner, author-illustrator of A Work in Progress and creator of the EngiNerds, Geeger the Robot, and Hunger Heroes series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStunning. What an incredible vessel for conversations about colonization, ownership, the claim to what is ours, and righting wrongs.\u003cbr\u003e—Pernille Ripp, teacher, author of Passionate Readers, and founder of the Global Read Aloud\u003cb\u003eSupriya Kelkar \u003c\/b\u003eis an Indian-American author and mixed-media illustrator. In 2016, she won the Tu Books New Visions Award for her middle-grade novel \u003ci\u003eAhimsa\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eAmerican As Paneer Pie\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e That Thing about Bollywood\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Cobra’s Song\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBrown Is Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Noor Sofi;\u003ci\u003e Bindu’s Bindis \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Parvati Pillai; and many other acclaimed middle-grade novels and picture books. \u003ci\u003eAnd Yet You Shine \u003c\/i\u003eis her debut picture book as author-illustrator. Supriya Kelkar lives in Michigan.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301353640165,"sku":"NP9781536228298","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536228298.jpg?v=1767721564","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/and-yet-you-shine-the-kohinoor-diamond-colonization-and-resistance-isbn-9781536228298","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}