ISBN 978-1-60264-071-9, softcover, $12.95, 32 pages
"Roti Rolled Away" is a picture book for young readers. It takes place in India. A precocious young girl (Asha) visits her Nani (grandmother) on top of a hill. Nani has just made hot fresh Rotis (traditional Indian bread that is round and flat) and the Roti is given to Asha to eat. However the Roti escapes Nani’s hands and begins to roll out into the great big hills. Quickly Asha makes a dash to catch her Roti. It is during her chase, that she encounters the unique and exotic species found in India. The surprise twist at the end will leave the reader in awe about Asha’s adventures in India.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anjana Utarid has a Masters of Arts in Counseling Education. She has traveled around the world several times and is an active advocate for at risk children. This is Anjana’s first children’s book and was derived from watching her Mother teach her daughter to make Rotis. The lessons and bond that formed from these interactions also gave birth to this sweet tale of "Roti Rolled Away."
