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2020 SABA Winners Announced

Posted on June 8, 2020

The South Asia Book Awards announces the 2020 Award Winners, Honor Books, and Highly Commended Books. Congratulations to all the authors! See the official announcement here. Award WinnersGrades K-2: Priya Dreams of Marigolds and Masala by Meenal Patel (Beaver’s Pond Press, 2019)Grades 4-6: The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman (Nancy Paulsen Books, 2019)Grades 9 and …

A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN: THOUGHTS ON THE PASSING OF GEORGE FLOYD

Posted on June 3, 2020

Dear International Division Colleagues, The death of George Floyd has rocked communities around the nation, leaving us, yet again, shocked by a lack of basic human decency. Mr. Floyd’s passing has understandably brought grief, anger, and fear. Our hearts are with his family and friends as they mourn their loss and find ways to honor …