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Can I read American as Paneer Pie on EtoBox?

American as Paneer Pie by Kelkar, Supriya, 1980- author is a children's book available to read on EtoBox.

What is American as Paneer Pie about?

“[a] Charming Novel [that] Explores The Complexity Of Immigration And Identity.” —teen Vogue An Indian American Girl Navigates Prejudice In Her Small Town And Learns The Power Of Her Own Voice In This Brilliant Gem Of A Middle Grade Novel Full Of Humor And Heart, Perfect For Fans Of Front Desk And Amina’s Voice. As The Only Indian American Kid In Her Small Town, Lekha Divekar Feels Like She Has Two Versions Of Herself: Home Lekha, Who Loves Watching Bollywood Movies And Eating Indian Food, And School Lekha, Who Pins Her Hair Over Her Bindi Birthmark And Avoids Confrontation At All Costs, Especially When Someone Teases Her For Being Indian. When A Girl Lekha’s Age Moves In Across The Street, Lekha Is Excited To Hear That Her Name Is Avantika And She’s Desi, Too! Finally, There Will Be Someone Else Around Who Gets It. But As Soon As Avantika Speaks, Lekha Realizes She Has An Accent. She’s New To This Country, And Not At All Like Lekha. To Lekha’s Surprise, Avantika Does Not Feel The Same Way As Lekha About Having Two Separate Lives Or About The Bullying At School. Avantika Doesn’t Take The Bullying Quietly. And She Proudly Displays Her Culture No Matter Where She Is: At Home Or At Sc

Who reads American as Paneer Pie?

It is typically read by young readers, and the parents and educators who guide them.

Common subject areas: juvenile, young adult.

Author
Kelkar, Supriya, 1980- author
Publisher
New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published
2021
Language
EN
ISBN
9781534439399
Category
children's
Subjects
Children'S, Juvenile
Rating
4.7 / 5 (176 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14