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Is It the Same for You?

by Neha Singh (illus. Priya Sebastian)

Ages 12–16Indian author

As violence and death fill the adult world around her in Kashmir, a young girl quietly faces her first period and a changing body, and wonders whether girls elsewhere feel the same. A tender, illustrated portrait of growing up amid conflict.

Heads-up for parents: Terrorism & militancy, Death & grief. Worth reading it yourself first.

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Author
Neha Singh (illus. Priya Sebastian)
Age
Ages 12–16
Type
Coming of Age, Picture Book
Language
English
Publisher
Seagull Books
Readers rate it
4.08 / 5 on Goodreads
In India
Available

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🕊️ Loss or bereavement😡 Big emotions or anger🌸 Body image or growing upIndian authorFemale protagonist9–12 years12–15 years15–17 years

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