Brown Like Dosas Samosas & Sticky Chikki ~ Short Storie

 

Moral: Beauty comes in all shades

This story revolves around young girl Samaira, a young girl with caramel skin who loves the colour brown. One night, she tumbles into a magical realm where she encounters a dilemma pertaining to the colour of her skin, in which she has never seen any flaws.

A strange purple lady with magic powers, Anahi, makes Samaira a very unusual offer. She tells Samaira that if she’d like, the purple lady could lighten the colour of her skin. This did not appeal to Samaira whatsoever! In fact, she elaborated why she took pride in her skin tone, the way her mother had always taught her to. Each time the purple lady offers Samaira lighter skin, she respectfully declines and expresses that her self-worth and beauty cannot be defined by the colour of her skin.

This mature reaction sets a great example for kids reading the story as it teaches them to be patient and reject an idea in a respectful manner when it doesn’t align with their beliefs. Samaira’s assertiveness is inspirational and is an uplifting example of standing up for what you believe is right.

The story in simple english is extremely insightful and a must read for both, children and adults. It addresses one of the world’s most complex issues – unrealistic beauty standards. The book does this in a very appropriate manner that will stimulate a child’s mind – thereby acting as a tool in shaping their core beliefs. It is an empowering tale for all those who have faced issues with discrimination. It paves a path to self-confidence for these individuals. Join Samaira on her journey of self-discovery up on the fluffy cloud in the GetLitt! Library.