Shoumi Sen

Created by Shoumi Sen and woven in poetry and color, ‘From The Toddler Diaries’ is a series of children's books on Indian culture & mythology. Shoumi is a Marketing executive at a leading energy management company and currently lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband and daughter. Her childhood in Paris, Mumbai and Dubai provided her with opportunities to appreciate how Indians preserve their cultural connectedness even while living abroad. Her widely acclaimed books ‘Celebrate Durga Puja With Me!’, 'Celebrate Holi With Me!' and 'Celebrate Onam With Me!' portray the culture and celebrations of Indian festivals as experienced by little Riya and have provided inspiration to other authors. ‘I am happy that this could mean more literature available to our kids in an environment where diverse books are still hard to come by.’ In the words of Maria Adcock, author & founder of BiculturalMama.com, "Passing down heritage from one generation to the next is a natural desire for parents. This may prove more challenging if the dominant environment which children are immersed in differs from the culture the parent seeks to promote. One traditional way parents have passed down their heritage is through story telling. Shoumi Sen, a mother of Asian Indian descent, decided to write her own stories to teach her daughter about her culture. She created “From The Toddler Diaries” which started as a collection of poems she wrote for her daughter and shared with other children. Inspired by interest from kids and encouraged by their parents, she decided to publish the collection." To learn more, visit her website: www.shoumisen.com A charming and informative book. A great way to introduce children to the culture. ~ Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni I laud mothers like Shoumi Sen who narrate the tales of their favorite goddesses and gods to their little ones bringing alive the joys and celebrations of India. ~ India Currents Magazine When I read Shoumi Sen’s Celebrate Durga Puja With Me, brilliantly illustrated by Abira Das, I must admit that I want to witness at least one Durga Pujo in my life… ~ TokaBox Any child will certainly react with awe to the colorful street lights, the brightly-painted statues, and, of course, the dancing! This would also be a great addition to classrooms looking to celebrate diverse holidays from around the world. ~ The Logonauts The book “Celebrate Durga Puja With Me!” … present(s) a story that helps children develop into global citizens though cultural awareness of the world around them. ~ Maria Adcock, Bicultural Mama