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"When cups clinked
in the kitchen and the water rolled to a boil, everyone in my family knew
it was teatime. I set the table. My parents took care of the tea leaves.
But for as long as he'd lived with us (and that was as long as I could
remember), it was Chachaji, my father's old uncle, who was in charge of
teatime."
Neel loves listening to Chachaji's stories over steaming cups of tea.
Chachaji's tales of great Hindu gods and demons, and of his adventures
in the Indian Army leave Neel openmouthed. But it is the tale of his great-uncle's
favorite teacup that teaches Neel the most, for Chachaji's cup holds far
more than sweet, spicy masala chai. It holds the story of a family and
a country split in two, during the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan.
When the precious cup and Chachaji's health both prove to be more fragile
than they look, Neel knows what he must do.
Uma Krishnaswami weaves a gentle tale of family love and the power of
memory, which Soumya Sitaraman brings to vivid life in her richly hued
paintings. Chachaji's Cup will captivate and comfort readers of
all ages, long after the last sip.
Uma Krishnaswami grew up in India. She is an award-winning author of several
books for children as well as a book for teachers. Her short stories and
poems have been featured in multi-author anthologies and in magazines
for children. Uma lives with her husband and son in northwestern New Mexico.
Soumya Sitaraman began creating art early in life with fingerpaints. She
developed her unique style in California, and works primarily in oil paint,
mixed media, and installations. Her work reflects elements of Shivite
artistry and nature. She lives and works in Bangalore, India.
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