Theme: East Indian Americans

Bringing Asha Home

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 7, 2007

Eight-year-old Arun waits impatiently while international adoption paperwork is completed so that he can meet his new baby sister from India. Take a closer look at Bringing Asha Home as examined in WOW Review.

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My Dadima Wears A Sari

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 2, 2007

Two young sisters raised in America learn about the beauty and art of wearing a sari from their wise Indian grandmother.

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Looking For Bapu

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 11, 2007

When his beloved grandfather dies, eight-year-old Anu feels that his spirit is near and will stop at nothing to bring him back, including trying to become a Hindu holy man.

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