Mourning the loss of lives and destruction of homes in Palestine, calling out Israel for war crimes, raging against the United States for their active support of genocide, being disappointed that India is not doing enough—all of this can leave one seething with rage, feeling helpless and too exhausted to do anything. News reports, analytical … More Doing what I can

Cat’s Diwali, written thoughtfully by Sarah H. Paul and illustrated gorgeously by Urvashi Dubey, is a precious little book about the festival of lights from the perspective of an adorable cat. She likes swinging from paper lanterns, admiring the flowers and earthen lamps used to decorate the house, pawing at gifts and sniffing them. She … More A cat-friendly Diwali!