{"title":"Khushboo Patel","description":"Khushboo Patel is an Indian American author of children's books. Before she found the courage to write, she was a lawyer and an entrepreneur. She currently lives in Florida with her husband and two children. All That Chandni Knows is her debut novel.","products":[{"product_id":"all-that-chandni-knows-hardcover","title":"All That Chandni Knows - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful novel in verse set in India that follows a 12-year-old girl as she navigates new beginnings, difficult truths and a crush. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A story that soars from quite literally the very first page. A book brimming with both humor and heart, Patel's debut is a remarkable tale of finding oneself among the imperfect rollercoaster of life.\" --Shifa Safadi Saltagi, National Book Award-winning author of\u003ci\u003e Kareem Between\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor twelve-year-old Chandni, 1999 is the year everything must be perfect. And why shouldn't it be? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer parents are well-respected doctors in the community, she's the leader of her friend group, and her crush is even hinting at liking her back. She also has her sights set high on a spot at India's most prestigious boarding school for girls. If she stays focused and works hard, the dream just may be within reach. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut as the boarding school selection deadline looms closer, Chandni is overwhelmed by a devastating secret that's threatening to tear her family apart. With life and relationships spiraling around her, Chandni will have to decide between pursuing her ambitions and protecting her family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet against the vibrant turn of the millennium in India, this debut middle grade novel in verse is a beautiful and vulnerable story about the seismic events that life throws at us and the love that helps us brave it all.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50580077674719,"sku":"9798217004485","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/xfuwMt0Fy9798217004485.webp?v=1784433165"},{"product_id":"stolen-colors-a-story-about-body-safety-and-consent-hardcover","title":"Stolen Colors: A Story about Body Safety and Consent - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful and sensitive story about body safety and consent that every family needs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShreya loves to paint. Her world is filled with bright, bold colors as lively as she is. Even her art teacher, Mr. Rao, thinks her work is \"\"marvelous.\"\" But when he asks to paint her during recess when the other kids are outside, Shreya's excitement turns to fear. The moment she arrives, she knows something is wrong, and in that moment, she freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe experience shatters her love of painting, leaving her feeling awful and unable to find the words to tell her mother why.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer former rival, Meera, has also become Mr. Rao's new subject. But unlike Shreya, Meera yells \"\"No!\"\" and runs for help. Meera's example gives Shreya the courage she needs to reclaim her voice and her love of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis crucial resource for families and book collections everywhere includes guidance and resources to help parents and children navigate this important topic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50588257517791,"sku":"9781646146307","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/smN1nWvwVp9781646146307.webp?v=1784600753"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/khushboo-patel.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}