Who is the author of 'Pashmina', a moving tale of an Indian American girl?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Nidhi Chanani

Explanation:

·       Nidhi Chanani is the author and illustrator of Pashmina, a graphic novel published in October 2017.

·       The story follows Priyanka, an Indian-American girl who finds a magical pashmina shawl that transports her to a fantastical version of India.

·       Through this magical journey, she uncovers secrets about her family and finds her cultural identity.

·       The novel explores themes of immigration, identity, and mother-daughter relationships.

·       It received critical acclaim for its storytelling and art style.

Information Booster:

·       Nidhi Chanani is a respected illustrator and writer whose work often reflects cross-cultural themes.

·       Pashmina was her debut graphic novel and has been optioned for a Netflix animated adaptation.

Additional Knowledge:

Roshani Chokshi (Option a)

·       Known for fantasy books like The Star-Touched Queen and Aru Shah series.

·       Her stories are inspired by Indian mythology, but she is not the author of Pashmina.

Diksha Basu (Option b)

·       Known for The Windfall, which explores Indian middle-class aspirations.

·       She writes contemporary fiction, not graphic novels like Pashmina.

Aditi Khorana (Option d)

·       Known for Mirror in the Sky and Library of Fates, both young adult novels.

·       Though she writes about identity and belonging, she did not write Pashmina.