What compelled you to write about the rakkhoshi in Force of Fire? In Kiranmala’s storyline, Demon Queen Pinki looms large when it comes to wreaking havoc and saving the day. Read on for the author's thoughts on writing Bengali folktale-inspired adventures, the importance of South Asian representation in children’s books, and what young readers can learn from this story of resistance. But how did the fierce Demon Queen come to embrace her extraordinary powers? We learn all about Pinki in Force of Fire, a fire rakkhoshi who hails from a long line of resisters. These stories, centered around Bengali main characters and traditions, show us the importance of amplifying marginalized voices, and opening up new worlds to young readers.Īuthor Sayantani DasGupta sat down with us to chat about her upcoming title, Force of Fire, which releases on June 1st. As a Bangladeshi American, I’m always thrilled to read the Kingdom Beyond novels by Sayantani DasGupta because the stories promise me something I’ve rarely seen in books growing up: representation.
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