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Read the entire Quill and Quire article here: https://quillandquire.com/omni/chaiwala-selected-for-td-grade-one-book-giveaway/
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May 15, 2023
Chaiwala! is selected by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) for the TD Grade One Book Giveaway. A copy of Chaiwala will be distributed to every single Grade 1 student in Canada. Over 500,000 Grade 1 students in Canada will receive a copy.
Click here to learn about the TD Reads program: https://www.td.com/ca/en/about-td/ready-commitment/financial-security/reads
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July 20, 2022
Chaiwala! is featured in the “2022 South Asia Book Award Highly Commended Books” list. https://southasiabookaward.wisc.edu/award-books/.
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February, 2022
Chaiwala! is featured in the Bank Street College of Education “Best Books of the Year 2022 Under Five List”.
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January, 2022 - Listed on 49th Shelf.
AWARDS
Commended, A Best Children's Book of the Year
Commended, A CBC Best Canadian Picture Book of 2021
Commended, A Bookstagang Best Picture Book of 2021
Commended, A Loan Stars Jr. Top 10 Pick for September/October
Commended, A Toronto Public Library First and Best List selection
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"A heartwarming little tale about one of the simplest things that brings people together ... A delightful read, one rich for all your senses."
Canadian Review of Materials
"The simple joy of indulging in a delicious treat is captured exquisitely ... Provides a jubilant, affirming mirror for children who already know the comforting warmth of a cup of chai, and a welcoming window for those who haven’t yet had the pleasure. A wonderful choice for story time and a first purchase for all collections."
School Library Journal - STARRED REVIEW
"Small moments of stillness, connection, and gratitude are a recipe for happiness in Chaiwala!, a sumptuous debut picture book ... A sensory experience to be savoured."
Quill & Quire
"Particularly fun to read out loud ... Sweetly captures a slice of Indian life."
Kirkus Reviews
"Priti Birla Maheshwari’s vibrant text will have readers dreaming of a delicious cup of chai ... Ashley Barron’s illustrations are equally as inspiring as the text."
Storytime with Stephanie
"Beautiful cut-paper collage illustrations swirl and twirl like the steam from a cup of chai, adding crisp and colorful details ... The recipe is here integrated into the story itself."
Booklist
"A sensory celebration."
CanLit for Little Canadians
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December 7, 2021
Chaiwala! is featured in The Toronto Public Library “First and Best 2021” List.
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November 19, 2021
Chaiwala! is featured in The Globe and Mail “Kids’ books gift guide” under ‘picture book lover’.
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November 2, 2021 - Book signing event at St. John’s Kilmarnock School in Breslau, Ontario.
November 2, 2021 - Book signing event at St. John’s Kilmarnock School in Breslau, Ontario.
November 2, 2021 - Book signing event at St. John’s Kilmarnock School in Breslau, Ontario.
October 17, 2021 - Book launch party in Etobicoke, Ontario.
October 17, 2021 - Book launch party in Etobicoke, Ontario.
October 17, 2021 - Book launch party in Etobicoke, Ontario.
October 17, 2021 - Book launch party in Etobicoke, Ontario.
October 17, 2021 - Book launch party in Etobicoke, Ontario.
October 17, 2021 - Book launch party in Etobicoke, Ontario.
October 14, 2021
ampersandinc
Chaiwala! by@preets72is out tomorrow, and we'll be donating our commissions! Swipe & read on below to learn more:
In an effort to raise awareness and support for our Canadian LGBTQ+ and BIPOC authors and communities, Ampersand is donating release month commissions to a charity of the author's choosing, for one title by an LGBTQ+ or BIPOC author, each month.
In November, we'll be donating commissions made this month (October) for Chaiwala! by Priti Birla Maheshwari. This lovely picture book celebrates the pleasures of taking time for food, family, and tradition - even for a brief moment. Maheshwari has chosen@blackcreekcommunityfarmand@food4kidsontarioas the recipients of our commissions from the pub month of her book's release. Black Creek Community Farm is an urban agricultural centre that engages, educates, and empowers diverse communities through sustainable food. They work to serve and enrich the community through a thriving farm, healthy food, hands-on training and learning experiences as well as to inspire the next generation by providing leadership in food justice and supporting diverse natural and social ecosystems. Food4Kids is an organization dedicated to fighting child hunger in Ontario. With 5 affiliated chapters, they work to provide healthy food for kids from at-risk, low-income, or disadvantaged homes with limited or no food during weekend periods or during the summer months.
We are proud to take the lead from the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC creators we are lucky to work with.
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October, 2021
Quill & Quire features Priti Birla Maheshwari’s first children’s picture book Chaiwala!
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September 26, 2021 Author Priti Birla Maheshwari and illustrator Ashley Barron sign copies of Chaiwala! at Queen Books in Toronto.
September 26, 2021 Author Priti Birla Maheshwari and illustrator Ashley Barron sign copies of Chaiwala! at Queen Books in Toronto.
September 2, 2021
Chaiwala! is featured in CBC Books list “41 Canadian picture books to watch for in fall 2021”.
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June 29, 2021
Chaiwala! is reviewed in Kirkus Reviews.
Even More Chaiwala! Book Reviews:
“A delightful story about food and culture! Filled with beautiful artwork and a sensory story telling way that just makes me want to drink a cup of chai! A wonderful read that will have anyone wanting to visit the Chaiwala cart for some chai!”
— Ashley Dang
“The illustrations in this book are absolutely beautiful and will grab your attention (and those of your child's) right away. The story is adorable and I think that any parent who drinks chai could benefit from sharing this book with their children. On top of that, what a great introduction to Indian culture!.”
— Sara
“Chaiwala is a deeply sweet picture book that shows us a family stopping on a trip by train in Jaipur for some chai. The illustrations are cute with colours that really pop.”
— Elizabeth