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'''[[Ahimsa]]'''<br>
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'''Coolies'''<br>
'''Author:''' Kelkar, Supriya<br>
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'''Author:''' Yin, Soentpiet, Chris<br>
'''[https://amzn.to/3vXq8Cp Buy at Amazon] | [https://bookshop.org/a/15682/9781620143568 BookShop.org]<br><br>'''
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'''[https://amzn.to/3meL8hb Buy at Amazon] | [https://bookshop.org/a/15682/9780142500552 BookShop.org]<br><br>'''
'''Time Period:''' Modern Age <br>
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'''Time Period:''' Industrial Age <br>
'''Time Frame:''' 1942<br>
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'''Time Frame:''' 1867<br>
'''Geographic Area:''' Asia <br>
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'''Geographic Area:''' North America<br>
'''Country:''' India<br>
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'''Country:''' United States, China<br>
'''Topics:''' Gandhi, Indian Freedom Movement<br>
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'''Topics:''' Transcontinental Railroad, Chinese Immigration<br>
'''Genre:''' Fiction <br>
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'''Genre:''' Fiction, Own Voices<br>
'''Reading Age:''' Middle Grade<br>
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'''Reading Age:''' Lower Elementary, Middle Grade<br>
'''Format:''' Chapter Book<br>
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'''Format:''' Picture Book<br>
'''Published:''' 2017
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'''Published:''' 2003
 
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'''''[[World History|World History]]''' > [[Modern Age Booklist|Modern Age]] ''
 
 
In 1942, when Mahatma Gandhi asks Indians to give one family member to the freedom movement, ten-year-old Anjali is devastated to think of her father risking his life for the freedom struggle.
 
 
But it turns out he isn't the one joining. Anjali's mother is. And with this change comes many more adjustments designed to improve their country and use "ahimsa"--non-violent resistance--to stand up to the British government. First the family must trade in their fine foreign-made clothes for homespun cotton, so Anjali has to give up her prettiest belongings. Then her mother decides to reach out to the Dalit community, the "untouchables" of society. Anjali is forced to get over her past prejudices as her family becomes increasingly involved in the movement.
 
  
When Anjali's mother is jailed, Anjali must step out of her comfort zone to take over her mother's work, ensuring that her little part of the independence movement is completed.
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'''''[[American History|American History]]''' > [[Industrial Age Booklist|Industrial Age]]''
  
Inspired by her great-grandmother's experience working with Gandhi, New Visions Award winner Supriya Kelkar shines a light on the Indian freedom movement in this poignant debut.
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Shek marvels at the new world as he and his brother, Little Wong, arrive in [[USstate::CA|California]]. Along with hundreds of other workers, the brothers are going to build a great railroad across the West. They plan to save enough money so that their mother and little brothers can join them in America. But as days grow into months, they endure many hardships-exhausting work, discrimination, and treacherous avalanches. Inspired by actual events, this story reveals the harsh truth about life for the Chinese railroad workers in 1865, while celebrating their perseverance and bravery.
  
 
==Emily's Review==
 
==Emily's Review==
[[Ahimsa]] was such a wonderful story of activism and standing up for what you know is right. I have always been fascinated with Asian cultures, though I haven't read nearly enough stories set in India. So I was excited to read Ahimsa, a book about a time period I know very little about. This story is about a girl whose family is devoted to the Free India movement, led by Gandhi in the 1940s. At the time, the country was still being ruled over by Great Britain.
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This is an important and beautiful book. The artwork is absolutely stunning and adds so much to the story.
  
I loved the character of Anjali. She was such a great heroine. She was realistic in the way she was hesitant in the beginning to get on board with something that was going to make her uncomfortable - she had to get rid of her clothes and make herself stand out in the crowd AND fear for her mother's life. But once she understood what was really happening, she became devoted to the movement, even, at times, leading the adults.  
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I love that the history is focused on the lives of two brothers who came to America to seek their fortune. We get to experience what life was like for the Chinese who came to America and their often overlooked contribution to the country. I also liked how the term "coolie" which started as a negative was flipped into a badge of honor.  
  
This story has a lot to say about the Hindu caste system and those considered to be at the bottom - Untouchables or Dalits. I found that aspect of the story fascinating. This story has a great message about letting go of prejudice and seeing people for who they are and not what makes them different. The riots between the Hindus and Muslims at this time are also touched on. I think [[The Night Diary]] by Veera Hiranandani would be a great follow-up to this story!
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This book is a wonderful peek into Chinese history and culture, and a great addition to any American history curriculum!
  
 
==Other Similar Books==
 
==Other Similar Books==
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Coolies
Author: Yin, Soentpiet, Chris
Buy at Amazon | BookShop.org

Time Period: Industrial Age
Time Frame: 1867
Geographic Area: North America
Country: United States, China
Topics: Transcontinental Railroad, Chinese Immigration
Genre: Fiction, Own Voices
Reading Age: Lower Elementary, Middle Grade
Format: Picture Book
Published: 2003

American History > Industrial Age

Shek marvels at the new world as he and his brother, Little Wong, arrive in California. Along with hundreds of other workers, the brothers are going to build a great railroad across the West. They plan to save enough money so that their mother and little brothers can join them in America. But as days grow into months, they endure many hardships-exhausting work, discrimination, and treacherous avalanches. Inspired by actual events, this story reveals the harsh truth about life for the Chinese railroad workers in 1865, while celebrating their perseverance and bravery.

Emily's Review

This is an important and beautiful book. The artwork is absolutely stunning and adds so much to the story.

I love that the history is focused on the lives of two brothers who came to America to seek their fortune. We get to experience what life was like for the Chinese who came to America and their often overlooked contribution to the country. I also liked how the term "coolie" which started as a negative was flipped into a badge of honor.

This book is a wonderful peek into Chinese history and culture, and a great addition to any American history curriculum!

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