Sheetal Sheth says kid's books can deal with big feelings. 'Always Anjali' takes on identity

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June 22, 2023

The cover of "Always Anjali" by Sheetal Sheth. (Courtesy of Penguin Random House)

Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes speaks with actor and children's book author Sheetal Sheth.

Sheth's "Anjali" series of picture books centers around an Indian-American girl finding joy in her heritage. Her "Making Happy" book is about a child coping with her mother's cancer.

Sheetal Sheth is the author of "Making Happy." (Courtesy of Penguin Random House) — Sheetal Sheth is the author of "Always Anjali." (Courtesy of Penguin Random House)

"Making Happy" written by Sheetal Sheth and illustrated by Khoa Le, published by Barefoot Books. (Courtesy of Barefoot Books)

This segment aired on June 22, 2023.

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