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Read time: 372 words, 1 minute.
The earliest Nancy Drew stories are now in the public domain.
Which means anyone can rewrite them.
And some people already are.
Nancy as a podcaster.
Nancy solving mysteries on a group chat.
Nancy tracking clues that turn out to be browser tabs left open.
The character stays the same.
The world around her changes.
That’s how long children’s stories survive.
They keep getting reimagined.
-Kabir & Sue
Monthly Bucket – June
📚 Books
This Is Not a Small Voice: Poems by Black Poets
By Traci N. Todd (Edited by Jade Orlando)
This collection of 100 poems, selected by Traci N. Todd and written by Black poets from across the African diaspora, celebrates Black joy, resistance, history, and humanity.
Making Light Bloom: Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Lamp
By Sandra Nickel (Illustrated by Julie Paschkis)
The untold story of Clara Driscoll, a nature lover and artist who designed the famous Tiffany lamps, showing how her ideas and leadership changed American art and industry.
Bhangra Baby
By Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Ani Bushry)
Come dance with Bhangra Baby as he learns to move to the rhythm of a popular Punjabi folk dance. Luckily, his family and friends are ready to show him the moves. He joins the crowd on the dance floor and learns to step, hop, twist, and jump to the rhythm of the drum. Before long Bhangra Baby has the moves down and is ready to bhangra!
It comes alive with this animated video.
🎵 Music
Zure Ametsak
By Txulalai
Gentle, melodic album inspired by Basque folk traditions. Calm, rhythmic, and well suited for quiet listening, drawing, or long summer afternoons.
🍦 Extras
How to make khichdi – Sue’s secret recipe for this light, comforting food
The calm button – Sue’s 3 meditation albums (with instrumental versions)
How to Draw for Kids
📅 Calendar
August 15 – Independence Day
August 28 – Raksha Bandhan
November 8 – Diwali
📷 Photo
Peek-a-boo from one of our first book signings.
📖 Readings
Hit reply if you’d like us to read in person or virtual at your school or library.
🪣 Everything
Indulge your curiosity for Indian culture with our complete collection of 10 books.
Indian Animals Coloring Book
Embark on a colorful journey through India. With 10 intricate designs to choose from, you’ll have endless hours of… Read more
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