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Flying in Colors by Padma Prasad Reddeppa
Published by Lee & Low Books on May 6, 2025
Genres: Children's Multigenerational Family Life, Children's Literature
Pages: 320
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moreAunties tell nine-year-old Pavi that she's asking too many "big women" questions, but she's tired of grown-up secrets. How are babies born? And why do people die? A beautiful debut about family, tradition, and the healing that comes from finding the answers.
It's 1975, Tamil Nadu, South India, and...
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For today’s blog tour stop, I’m sharing 15 thoughts I had while reading and a book review of this tender, nostalgic, and quietly powerful debut.
Set in 1975 Tamil Nadu, Flying in Color is a moving coming-of-age story about nine-year-old Pavi—an endlessly curious girl who’s not afraid to ask the questions adults would rather avoid. It’s a heartfelt exploration of family, grief, and the truths tucked between tradition and silence.
Pavi’s story is bold, vibrant, and full of mangoes (yes, really).
Flying in Color by Padma Prasad Reddeppa is worth checking out!
Flying in Color is a tender, emotionally resonant debut that captures the voice of a child who sees far more than adults give her credit for. Set in 1970s Tamil Nadu, this story explores grief, family secrets, and a young girl’s courageous pursuit of answers. Padma Prasad Reddeppa writes with quiet power, blending humor and heartbreak with an ease that mirrors childhood itself. A poignant coming-of-age tale that reminds us that curiosity isn’t just a phase—it’s a form of survival.
Reviewed by: Orsayor