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| 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]
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]
On March 6, 2019, it was reported that Gurinder Chadha would be directing an animated musical feature film based on the novel for Netflix. Ashok Amritraj was to serve as a producer through his Hyde Park Entertainment banner. [4] [5] In December 2022, Chadha stated that the film was cancelled for unknown reasons. [6]
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