Bharat Babies Continues Helping Minority Communities Tell Their Stories to the Next Generation

Now, more than ever, we are in need for more representation that showcases the cultural diversity of our world in the media we consume. This is especially important for our youth, as what they see and learn about in their early years can mold their perspectives later in life. I was able to interview the founder of Bharat Babies, a company that focus on South Asian literature for children and their parents, a few years ago, and I was recently able to speak with Sailaja Joshi about her plans for the future. We discussed her desire to expand the narratives and explore the different cultures within the South Asian diaspora, as well as focus on the many different religions that Desi people are connected with, such as Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Joshi hopes to “help minority communities tell their stories to their kids of the next generations.” With help from cultural advisors and advocates that go through their scripts to keep everything as authentic as possible, Joshi aims to bring more awareness about the rich history and unique lives that SA people experience.

We are so incredibly thrilled to announce the release of our FIRST Hindi/English board book with artist @nidhiart. Shubh Ratri Dost/Good Night Friends is a sleepy time tale where little can learn the name of animals. #WeNeedDiverseBooks https://t.co/gIsIb4OL8u pic.twitter.com/TmjlYZpcAT — Bharat Babies (@BharatBabies) March 13, 2018

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