Living Bridges: The Hidden World of India's Woven Trees - Hardcover

$19.99

Living Bridges: The Hidden World of India's Woven Trees - Hardcover

Name: Living Bridges: The Hidden World of India's Woven Trees - Hardcover
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SKU: 9781665950299
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by Sandhya Acharya

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by Sandhya Acharya (Author), Avani Dwivedi (Illustrator)

A boy learns how to care for and weave the roots of the living tree bridges in his village in India in this narrative nonfiction picture book that "offers young readers insight into a positive way to sustain the environment" (School Library Journal, starred review).

In the mountains of Meghalaya, India, a living bridge stands tall, connecting the land and its people with the interwoven roots of tall, wide ficus trees. The bridge is called Jingkieng Jri, and it's alive. A little boy can't wait to learn to weave the roots together just like the generations before him.

But when he notices litter on the bridge and scars on the roots from people stealing sap, he knows Jinkieng Jri doesn't just need shaping, it needs love. By rallying his community and even visiting tourists, the boy protects the living bridge and shares his message of care.

Author Biography

Sandhya Acharya grew up in India and now lives in California, with her husband and two sons. After working as a finance professional for many years, she traded spreadsheets for words. When not writing, she's training for the next marathon, climbing a mountain, learning a form of Indian classical dance, or volunteering. She can be reached at SandhyaAcharya.com.

Avani Dwivedi is an author and illustrator of picture books including her debut, My Bollywood Dream. A graduate of Maryland Institute College of Arts, Avani grew up in Navi Mumbai, India, and later moved to the states to pursue her passion of becoming an artist. Even when away from home, she held on to her most precious gems--memories of her sweet childhood, the lived experience of being a South-Asian woman, and her love for creating whimsical art. Currently, she lives in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Number of Pages: 40

Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.7 x 11.2 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: June 03, 2025

ISBN	9781665950299
Author	Sandhya Acharya
Publisher	Beach Lane Books
Genre	Children
Format	Hardcover
Published	June 2025
Language	ENG- English
Pages	40
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Kids
Print Size	Standard Print