Rea and the blood of the nectar6/21/2023 ![]() ![]() At the same time, I wanted to write a story that all kids would enjoy regardless of color, race, nationality, and culture. I wanted South Asian kids to feel seen when they read my book, feel joy and pride for their culture, and know that their stories deserve to be celebrated. I believe all kids should see themselves represented in books because each kid should know that they can be the heroes of their own stories. ![]() Diverse representation, especially South Asian representation, is a mission close to my heart. It’s a story I would have loved to read as a kid and one in which I saw myself. So, I decided to write a fantasy story rooted in Indian culture that had kids from India who went off on thrilling adventures and became heroes. A girl like me never got to be the hero, have magic, or save a realm. When I sat to write this book, I wondered if Lyra Belacqua, Harry Potter, and Nancy Drew can have incredible adventures, why can’t a girl from India have them too? As a kid, I loved to read but I never saw myself in books. What was your inspiration for Rea and the Blood of the Nectar? I asked Rea about her own writing adventure. It’s a South Asian adventure that appeals to everyone. She must solve clues that lead to her missing brother, find a way to rescue him, and save Astranthia from a potentially deadly fate. Rea discovers that she is a princess with magic! Only she has no idea how to use it. Congratulations to Payal Doshi on her middle grade adventure, Rea and the Blood of the Nectar. ![]()
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