Going to School in India

BOOKS THAT CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY

 

Awards

• United States Board on Books for Young People and Children’s Book Council Outstanding International Book
• National Council for the Social Studies and Children’s Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
• Skipping Stones Magazine Honor Award
  

 

 

Book Reviews

“Graphic designer and illustrator B.M. Kamath and photographer Nitin Upadhye along with writer Lisa Heydlauff have created one of what I would say is one of the best children's books to introduce a snapshot of daily life in India. It's cleverly crafted so the young readers will have new things to notice with each read-through and adults will love reading with their children as well. The visuals are strong and diverse and each spread delivers a different look and feel but every page invites exploration.

The text is a brave delivery of some of the harsh realities that Indian children endure but also offers plenty of extremely inspirational tidbits too. The incredible attention to detail like the graphics for page numbering shows how much thought went into each and every element in this cultural-rich book.

With a portion of each book purchased going towards the Global Fund for Children charity, this book isn't just a wonderful book but a good way to spend money that gives back to the community that needs it most. The book is a powerful addition to any child's bookshelf regardless if they are Indian or not. Trying to bridge the gap between cultures, 'Going to School in India' is an important contribution to children's literature.”
— Diana Rohini LaVigne, Online Editor, Indianlifeandstyle.com & Indiawest.com

“The 99-page book is filled with the brightest colors imaginable, in celebration of what school can be.”
— India Abroad

“Lisa Heydlauff, in her vibrant, compelling book Going to School in India has captured the excitement, hardship and jubilance of a child determined to dream of a better life through education.”
— India Post

“The book is about stories of real children, real schools celebrating lives being changed through education. . . . You are touched, inspired, moved and challenged by these stories.”
— India Post

“The book will resonate among all cultures.”
— India Post

“This is a colorful and provocative book for classroom use. Although written for an elementary aged student, I used it in a high school Global Studies class and each page provides opportunities for thoughtful inquiry and discussion. Students used this book to teach younger students about education, India, and a world view that they might not have gotten otherwise. It is not a book designed to be a complete overview of Indian education, but rather a stimulus to thought."
— S. Schmidt, educator