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South Asian Narratives In KidLit: Q&A With KitaabWorld’s Cofounders

If you’re a parent seeking South Asian books for your kids, or keep your eye on the ever-growing scene of South Asian American literature, you … Read more

Rooting For Refreshing Rom-Com Series Geeta’s Guide to Moving On

Geeta’s Guide to Moving On is a contemporary comedy web-series launched through the Chicago-based platform Open Television. Today’s release of the complete 12-episode season debut … Read more

Searching For Nuance In Today’s Landscape Of South Asian Children’s Stories

In March, Equality Labs — a South Asian community technology organization — released the first survey of caste in the United States. The facts are … Read more

The Simpsons Responds To Kondabolu’s Problem With Apu — “Don’t Have a Cow”

Viewers of last night’s episode of The Simpsons noticed that the show’s writers responded to critics of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, including one critic who made a film … Read more

Trailer: Breaking the Bee Explores A Desi Spelling Dynasty

One particular group of Americans has been dominating the Scripps National Spelling Bee, comprising 18 of the last 22 national winners, winning every year since … Read more

Thoughts On Black Panther: Bullet Points To Read At Your Own Peril

Saw Black Panther, crushed intensely on Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira, generally lusted after the jewelry worn by various characters, and had some thoughts. There … Read more

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