Archie Celebrates Diwali

Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 2

It’s Diwali! Archie’s favorite holiday. But what if her school friends don’t enjoy it as much as she does?

Archana loves her family’s annual Diwali (deh-vah-lee) party. When a thunderstorm drenches the outside decorations and knocks out the power, Archie wonders if everything will be ruined. How can there be a festival of lights without any electricity?

About the Author

Mitali Banerjee Ruths grew up celebrating Hindu festivals with her family. She is an American living in Canada who sometimes still dreams about being an astronaut. This is her first book.

Parwinder Singh has been drawing since childhood. He worked in animation before creating children’s books. He loves exploring art styles and traveling to different places. He is the illustrator of Let’s Eat! Mealtime Around the World.

Author Residence: Montreal, Canada

Author Hometown: New York & Texas

Parwinder Singh has been drawing since childhood. He worked in animation before creating children's books. He loves exploring art styles and traveling to different places. He is the illustrator of Let's Eat! Mealtime Around the World.

Illustrator Residence: Jamshedpur, India (six hours from Kolkata)

Illustrator Hometown: Jamshedpur, India