![]() ![]() This is the perfect next listen for fans of Jasmine Warga and Thanhhà Lại. She’ll be the perfect daughter, if it means saving her Amma’s life.įrom Indies Introduce author Rajani LaRocca comes a radiant story about the ties that bind and how to go on in the face of unthinkable loss. Reha, who dreams of becoming a doctor even though she can’t stomach the sight of blood, is determined to make her Amma well again. Then Reha finds out that her Amma is sick. ![]() Reha feels disconnected from her mother, or Amma, although their names are linked – Reha means “star” and Punam means “moon” – but they are a universe apart. Its 1983, and 13-year-old Indian American Reha feels caught between two worlds. But Reha’s parents don’t understand why she’s conflicted – they only notice when Reha doesn’t meet their strict expectations. ![]() LaRocca weaves together a beautiful mix of themes- identity, belonging, love, devastating loss, and eighties pop music rendered in seamless verse. See More Details about 'Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca (2022, Library.' Return to top. at the best online prices at eBay Free shipping for many products. Reha feels torn between two worlds: school, where she’s the only Indian-American student, and home, with her family’s traditions and holidays. 'Red, White, and Whole is the lyrical and poignant journey of a first generation Indian American girl growing up in the eighties. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Red, White, and Whole, Hardcover by Larocca, Rajani, Brand New, Free shipping. A heartbreakingly hopeful #OwnVoices novel in verse about an Indian-American girl whose life is turned upside-down when her mother is diagnosed with leukemia. ![]()
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