The Bengal Diaspora (Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series)

India’s partition in 1947 and the creation of Bangladesh in 1971 saw the displacement and resettling of millions of Muslims and Hindus, resulting in profound transformations across the region. A third of the region’s population sought shelter across new borders, almost all of them resettling in the Bengal delta itself. A similar number were internally displaced, while others moved to the Middle East, North America and Europe.  Using a creative interdisciplinary approach combining historical, sociological and anthropological approaches to migration and diaspora this book explores the experiences of Bengali Muslim migrants through this period of upheaval and transformation. It draws on over 200 interviews conducted in Britain, India, and Bangladesh, tracing migration and settlement within, and from, the Bengal delta region in the period after 1947. Focussing on migration and diaspora ‘from below’, it teases out fascinating ‘hidden’ migrant stories, including those of women, refugees, and displaced people. It reveals surprising similarities, and important differences, in the experience of Muslim migrants in widely different contexts and places, whether in the towns and hamlets of Bengal delta, or in the cities of Britain. Counter-posing accounts of the structures that frame migration with the textures of how migrants shape their own movement, it examines what it means to make new homes in a context of diaspora. The book is also unique in its focus on the experiences of those who stayed behind, and in its analysis of ruptures in the migration process. Importantly, the book seeks to challenge crude attitudes to ‘Muslim’ migrants, which assume their cultural and religious homogeneity, and to humanize contemporary discourses around global migration.   This ground-breaking new research offers an essential contribution to the field of South Asian Studies, Diaspora Studies, and Society and Culture Studies.

The Bengal Diaspora: Rethinking Muslim migration (Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series)

Alexander, Claire

Chatterji, Joya

Jalais, Annu

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Routledge

A light and fun story depicting the journey from ignorance to acceptance and celebration. A Little Bit Different by Clare Alexander is a beautiful story exploring acceptance and joy in being different.\nMeet the ploofers. The ploofers have been practising something special which they all want to do at the exact same time – but wait! What’s that? One of them does something different! When one little ploofer goes against the usual flow of things, the rest of them turn their backs on him. But all it takes is for one person to recognise the beauty in being different to spark a change in attitude of everyone. 
With simple and striking illustrations, A Little bit Different is a joyful reading experience for both you and your child, with the opportunity to spark more meaningful discussions about people's differences and how we accept and value them.

A Little Bit Different

LGBTQ+ Books

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<div>A Little Bit Different is a light and fun story depicting the journey from ignorance to acceptance and celebration. Meet the ploofers. The ploofers have been practicing something special that they all want to do at the exact same time--but wait! What's that? One of them does something different! When one little ploofer goes against the usual flow of things, the rest of them turn their backs on him. But all it takes is for one person to recognize the beauty in being different to spark a change in attitude of everyone. With simple, yet striking, illustrations and a cutaway cover design that adds tactile interest, A Little Bit Different is a joyful reading experience for both you and your child, providing the opportunity to spark more meaningful discussions about people's differences and how we accept and value them.</div>

A Little Bit Different (The Ploofers)

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

Happy Yak

A Little Bit Different is a light and fun story depicting the journey from ignorance to acceptance and celebration.\nMeet the ploofers. The ploofers have been practicing something special which they all want to do at the exact same time – but wait! What’s that? One of them does something different! When one little ploofer goes against the usual flow of things, the rest of them turn their backs on him. But all it takes is for one person to recognise the beauty in being different to spark a change in attitude of everyone.\nWith simple, yet striking, illustrations and a cutaway cover design that adds tactile interest, A Little Bit Different is a joyful reading experience for both you and your child, providing the opportunity to spark more meaningful discussions about people's differences and how we accept and value them.

In this follow-up to the beloved picture book A Little Bit Different, the Ploofers are back for a heartwarming exploration of fear and finding courage.\nThe Ploofers have just learnt a valuable lesson in celebrating differences and trying new things. They've been practising something very special again and this time it requires extra teamwork... But Little One is too scared to go on this new adventure. Will some kind and encouraging words from Toasty help him find a little bit of courage?\nWith simple, striking illustrations and a cutaway cover design that adds tactile interest, A Little Bit of Courage picks up right where A Little Bit Different left off. With a subtle yet powerful message on overcoming anxiety and finding the courage to live life to its fullest, this book will resonate with children and adults alike.

A Little Bit of Courage (The Ploofers)

Humor

In this follow-up to the beloved picture book A Little Bit Different, the Ploofers are back for a heartwarming exploration of fear and finding courage.\nThe Ploofers have just learned a valuable lesson in celebrating differences and trying new things. They've been practicing something very special again and this time it requires extra teamwork... But Little One is too scared to go on this new adventure. Will some kind and encouraging words from Toasty help him find a little bit of courage?\nWith simple, striking illustrations and a cutaway cover design that adds tactile interest, A Little Bit of Courage picks up right where A Little Bit Different left off. With a subtle yet powerful message on overcoming anxiety and finding the courage to live life to its fullest, this book will resonate with children and adults alike.\nFrom School Library Journal\nK-Gr 2—In this second book about the Ploofers, Little One, the smallest of them, is scared to join the rest in flight. After a pep talk from Toasty, Little One feels brave enough to fly and join the group. The Ploofers look like gray whoopie cushions with happy faces. They turn upside down and "shoof" colored gas out of a valve atop their heads. The gas poofs join together into a rainbow cloud, which the Ploofers fly on top of. The concept is as bizarre as the artwork is adorable; the Ploofers are sweet and expressive. Little One's fear and concern are illustrated by his large frown and deflated shape. The text begins with an omniscient narrator explaining what a Ploofer is, but soon shifts to dialogue from the Ploofers and their toast-shaped friend. This switch is a little confusing, but like Little One's attempt at flight, it sails smoothly after a bumpy takeoff. VERDICT A slender but cute story about teamwork and bravery, for wherever the first book is popular.—Chance Lee Joyner, Haverhill P.L., MA

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In this follow-up to the&nbsp;A Little Bit Different and A Little Bit of Courage, the Ploofers are back for a heartwarming exploration of self-awareness and respect. The Ploofers are visiting a new island and are excited to meet the residents. But when one islander&nbsp;singles out Little One as an adorable cutie pie, Little One isn't happy and becomes frustrated with the way he is being treated.&nbsp;Will Little One learn to be assertive and stand up for himself?&nbsp; With simple, striking illustrations and a cutaway cover design that adds tactile interest, A Little Bit of Respect picks up right where A Little Bit of Courage left off. With a subtle yet powerful message about the importance of self-respect and respecting others, this book will resonate with children and adults alike.

A Little Bit of Respect (The Ploofers)

In this follow-up to the A Little Bit Different and A Little Bit of Courage, the Ploofers are back for a heartwarming exploration of self-awareness and respect.\nThe Ploofers are visiting a new island and are excited to meet the residents. But when one islander singles out Little One as an adorable cutie pie, Little One isn't happy and becomes frustrated with the way he is being treated. Will Little One learn to be assertive and stand up for himself?\nWith simple, striking illustrations and a cutaway cover design that adds tactile interest, A Little Bit of Respect picks up right where A Little Bit of Courage left off. With a subtle yet powerful message about the importance of self-respect and respecting others, this book will resonate with children and adults alike.

A Little Bit of Respect

It's the principal Mr. Slipper's birthday, and while the rest of the class gets busy writing cards for the occasion, Stan becomes frustrated when his letters come out all in a muddle. Stan is afraid to ask for help, until a friend assures him that nobody's good at everything. And after lots and lots of practice, Stan's letters come out the right way round and the right way up. This delightful book deals with a common childhood frustration and will remind readers that practice pays off and that everyone has to ask for help sometimes. Watch the trailer:

Back to Front and Upside Down

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

Small Florence has big dreams of becoming a piggy pop star. But when she tries to sing in front of her two older sisters, nothing comes out but a shy little squeak! When her sisters get the chance to sing in a contest on TV, Florence wishes she could join them. On the day of the competition, the judges get ready to pick a star. And then a truly amazing thing happens! Claire Alexander's sweet, funny story is an inspiring tale about believing in yourself.

Small Florence, Piggy Pop Star

Animals

Albert Whitman & Company

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The Bengal Diaspora: Rethinking Muslim migration (Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series)

A Little Bit Different

A Little Bit Different (The Ploofers)

A Little Bit Different (The Ploofers)

A Little Bit of Courage (The Ploofers)

A Little Bit of Courage (The Ploofers)

A Little Bit of Respect (The Ploofers)

A Little Bit of Respect

Back to Front and Upside Down

Small Florence, Piggy Pop Star