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Some people have writing a book on their bucket list. Suchi Sairam had no such aspirations. She authored her debut children’s book, Dancing Deepa... by accident. And won multiple awards for it!
Thanks to a casual conversation with one of her adult dance students, Suchi Sairam found her authoring voice at the intersection of the art she loves and the young people whose experiences she aspires to elevate.
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Deepa LOVES to dance. She studies a dance from India called Bharatanatyam that is like moving poetry! But since her dance is different from what her friends at school do, she isn’t sure if she should share it. Is there someone like Deepa in your class at school? What passion might you two share? Read to find out how you two are alike, how you are different, and how you could be friends to one another.
"I think this book isn't just for Indian-Americans or Bharatanatyam dancers; it's for anyone who has ever felt anxious about sharing something that they love just because it might be perceived differently by others."
- Reader
REVIEWS
“Dancing Deepa, by author Suchi Sairam and illustrated by Vidya Vasudevan, is an educational and captivating picture book that is perfect for young children. Parents and teachers will love how different vocabulary words are explained and highlighted in the text. It is a motivational story about overcoming your fears of being different and sharing your culture.”
- Literary Titan
“While Deepa may stand as a role model for young Indian girls struggling with their culture or identity, her poise and composure are shining examples for anyone who has ever struggled to fit in or aspired to embrace their differences. Warm and inviting, Dancing Deepa is both inspiring and uplifting, a true delight for young readers.”
- Indies Today
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Book Donations for LIbrAries
Author Suchi Sairam is honored to support school and public libraries with book donations, thanks to the support of Kickstarter campaign supporters. Want to bring a copy of Dancing Deepa to your library? Please reach out - we may be able to help.
available for events
Author Reading & Book Signing
Interactive book reading of the award-winning Dancing Deepa. Book reading followed by Q&A.
Author Reading, Book Signing & Dance Explorations Lab
Interactive book reading of the award-winning Dancing Deepa, followed by a Dance Explorations Lab through Indian classical dance - storytelling without saying a word! Dance Lab can include:
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Nature - EXPERIENCE nature through dance
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Animals - EXPERIENCE animals, their movements, and personalities, through dance
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Math & Rhythm - EXPLORE math, patterns and movement in rhythm
