Pashmina (graphic novel)
Author | Nidhi Chanani |
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Country | USA |
Language | English |
Subject | Graphic Novel |
Genre | Children's Novel |
Published | First Second Books |
Publication date | 2017 |
Media type | Book |
Pages | 168 pages |
ISBN | 978-16-2672-087-9 |
Pashmina is a debut graphic novel written by Nidhi Chanani.[1] The novel focuses on the relationship between an Indian-American mother and her teenage daughter.[2]
Synopsis[]
Protagonist Priyanka Das's mother leaves India many years ago and refrains from revealing why, but Priyanka's discovery of a pashmina shawl hidden in a suitcase helps her imagine a homeland she has never been to.[3]
Adaptation[]
On March 6, 2019, it was reported that Gurinder Chadha will be directing an animated musical feature film based on the novel for Netflix. It will be produced by Ashok Amritraj.[4][5]
References[]
- ^ "Can India Be Her Homeland, Even if She's Never Been There?". New York Times. 10 November 2017.
- ^ "Nidhi Chanani's New Graphic Novel Explores The Mother-Daughter Relationship". Mid-Day. 28 April 2018.
- ^ "Can India Be Her Homeland, Even if She's Never Been There?". Publishers Weekly. 5 May 2018.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (22 August 2019). "Hyde Park Entertainment Asia Launches With Multicultural Film & TV Slate". Deadline. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (2019-03-06). "Netflix Teams With Gurinder Chadha & Ashok Amritraj's Hyde Park To Turn Nidhi Chanani Graphic Novel 'Pashmina' Into Animated Musical". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2019-03-07. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
Categories:
- 2017 debut novels
- 2017 American novels
- 2017 graphic novels
- Graphic novel stubs
- 2010s novel stubs