2026 Bank Street College of Education Best Picture Book
“A seven-year-old schemes to win prize money at her cousin’s wedding in a lively picture book that centers South Asian wedding traditions. Kazi’s watercolor textures and digital palette of turquoise, magenta, and melon further brighten a high-energy family story that underlines how ‘laughter helps two families become one big family.’”
—Publishers Weekly
“Scheming and determined, seven-year-old Lulu is ready to prove herself during her cousin Amirah’s wedding, especially during the much-anticipated wedding games. Set in a community within the South Asian diaspora, this warm and lively story offers readers a window into rich wedding traditions, while making connections around family, celebration, and belonging. VERDICT A strong choice for collections seeking to broaden cultural representation while connecting to familiar themes of childhood independence and inclusion.”
—School Library Journal
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