Desert Queen
Montclair : Levine Querido, 2023.
Format: Book
Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
"This picture book biography in verse follows the life of beloved Rajasthani drag performer Queen Harish, known as the Whirling Desert Queen of Rajasthan. Lit by an inner fire and propelled by a family tragedy, Harish defied the gender conventions of middle class Indian life, battled discrimination and intimidation, and eventually grew up to dance with Bollywood movie stars and on stages across the world. Jyoti Gopal's rhythmic phrases evoke the particular sounds and beats of the music Harish danced to, and capture the passions and conflicts of his life. The poignant and inspiring tale is interpreted by internationally acclaimed Rajasthani artist Svabhu Kohli in kohl-black lines and shapes and brilliant jewel-like colors"-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects:
Kumar, Harish, 1979-2019 -- Juvenile literature.
Drag queens -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Gender expression -- Juvenile literature.
Folk dancing, Indic -- Juvenile literature.
Thar Desert (India and Pakistan) -- Juvenile literature.
Kumar, Harish, 1979-2019 -- Juvenile literature.
Drag queens -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Gender expression -- Juvenile literature.
Folk dancing, Indic -- Juvenile literature.
Thar Desert (India and Pakistan) -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN:
9781646142620
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C BIOGRAPHY Kumar, Harish | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's Biography | In |
C BIOGRAPHY Kumar, Harish | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's Biography | Out (Due: 6/24/2024) |
C SOCIAL SCI GOP | Sandhills Indoors | Children's NonFiction | In |