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]