The First Girl on Stage: Tunga Dances the Yakshagana

The First Girl on Stage: Tunga Dances the Yakshagana - Hardcover

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The First Girl on Stage: Tunga Dances the Yakshagana - Hardcover

The First Girl on Stage: Tunga Dances the Yakshagana - Hardcover

by Shruthi Rao
$38.86
$38.86

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by Shruthi Rao (Author), Devika Joglekar (Illustrator)

One girl stepped into the spotlight...and started a movement.

Tunga wants to learn yakshagana like her brother Ramesha. She dreams of painting her face, wearing glittering costumes, and performing ancient stories of kings and warriors. Alone in the woods, Tunga makes crowns from leaves and tree bark. She stomps and she jumps, and finally captures the attention of a teacher to guide her. As Tunga swirls and whirls onto the stage, she brings other girls into the spotlight as well, ushering in a new era for yakshagana.

In a gorgeous showcase of a traditional dance and storytelling art form popular in South India, this picture book is a tribute to the pioneering women who have carved out a space for themselves on the stage and beyond.

Number of Pages: 36
Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 11 IN
Publication Date: November 06, 2025
ISBN9781949528169
Author Shruthi Rao
PublisherYali Books
GenreChildren and Arts
FormatHardcover
PublishedNovember 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages36
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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Shruthi Rao writes books for children, including Kadooboo!: A Silly South Indian Folktale, When Science Stood Still, and many others. She loves books, trees, hikes, benches, and hanging out with her family. Sixteen of her books for children have been published in India. She lives in California. Learn more at Shruthi-Rao.com.

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