My Diwali

Lights of Virtue

Illustrated by Abhilasha Khatri
Published by Eternal Tree Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
LIST PRICE $19.99

About The Book

My Diwali invites you to the home of little Leela and her elder brother, Aadi. They celebrate joyfully the five days of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights—lights of virtue. Aadi is never afraid of speaking up against anything wrong and Leela is a thoughtful little girl. Aadi gets a criminal arrested, so Maa and Papa appreciate him by talking about stories behind the five days of Diwali and victory of good over evil.While enjoying the festival, the kids discover that the Divine lives within their hearts in the form of virtue. They learn how Diwali brings the lights of personal success, social justice, and ecological peace during the darkest days of the year. The authors invite you to light a lamp spreading the lights of virtue this Diwali.

About The Authors

Priya Kumari is a multi-award-winning children’s author whose books celebrate cultural heritage, compassion, and the power of storytelling. Her acclaimed picture book "Leaf Talks Peace: Buddha’s Message of Harmony" is the first children’s book to feature a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Born in the foothills of the Himalayas in India, she grew up surrounded by nature, spirituality, and books—experiences that continue to inspire her writing. Today, she creates stories that introduce young readers to diverse cultures, timeless values, and the idea that kindness and understanding can help shape a better world. She lives in New Jersey with her family.

Komal Garg is an educator and award-winning children’s author who was born and raised in the Himalayan foothills. Her stories celebrate the richness of Indian culture and values, inspiring young readers to take pride in their roots.  Kormal Garg lives in Mumbai.

About The Illustrator

Abhilasha Khatri is a children’s book illustrator based in India, trained as an architect with a Master’s from Texas Tech University, USA. After more than a decade in architecture, she turned to picture books and has since illustrated titles with both traditional and independent publishers. Known for her fluid, organic style and bold use of color, Abhilasha is passionate about multicultural, inclusive, and diverse storytelling.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Eternal Tree Books (September 27, 2022)
  • Length: 44 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781953384089
  • Grades: P - 3
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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Raves and Reviews

"Big sparkling eyes and smiling faces brighten up the book's cartoon illustrations, which bustle through the holiday preparations.  The family's pep is matched by that of the educational text, which delivers a colorful encapsulation of Diwali's religious lore."

Foreward Reviews

"The family's pep is matched by that of the educational text, which delivers a colorful encapsulation of Diwali's religious lore."

– Forward Reviews

"A highly recommended addition to any home that wants to add more meaning to their Diwali celebrations."

– Hindu American Foundation

"A must have for anyone who really wants to know what Diwali truly means and how it can inspire children to discover their inner strength and wisdom."

– Mr. Shashank, Former Foreign Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs of India

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