Skip to main content

Support WBUR

Children's book 'Anjali Can!' empowers kids to take a stand for what they believe in

10:53
The cover of "Anjali Can!" and author Sheetal Sheth. (Courtesy of Penguin Random House)
The cover of "Anjali Can!" and author Sheetal Sheth. (Courtesy of Penguin Random House)

Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes speaks with actor, activist and author Sheetal Sheth about "Anjali Can!," the latest release in her picture book series following a young Indian American heroine. In this installment, Anjali is trying to make social change and save her community center.

Sheth speaks with host Deepa Fernandes about the importance of children learning about activism from a young age and the different ways they can help.

Book excerpt: 'Anjali Can!'

By Sheetal Sheth

(Courtesy of Random House Books for Young Readers)
(Courtesy of Random House Books for Young Readers)
(Courtesy of Random House Books for Young Readers)
(Courtesy of Random House Books for Young Readers)
(Courtesy of Random House Books for Young Readers)
(Courtesy of Random House Books for Young Readers)
(Courtesy of Random House Books for Young Readers)
(Courtesy of Random House Books for Young Readers)

Reprinted with permission of the publisher, Penguin Random House. All rights reserved. 

This segment aired on March 12, 2025.

Related:

Support WBUR

Support WBUR

Listen Live