Bharatanatyam in Ballet Shoes received its first trade review from School Library Journal! The full review is behind a paywall here, but here’s a little blurb from reviewer Maegan Rose:

Vibrant colors and playful illustrations support the tightly told story and highlight movement…. A worthy addition to any library, and a necessary tool for helping children understand and develop cultural competency and compassion early on.

The illustrations, done by Anu Chouhan, really are vibrant and playful, and Anu does an incredible job capturing a dynamic dance in a static form. And I’m so glad the reviewer noticed the colours: they’re my favourite part of the art, simultaneously retro and traditional!