by Vivek Shraya
First published 2016
A young boy watches as his mother applies a bindi to her forehead each morning. Filled with curiosity, he begins to ask questions about this small, colorful dot and what it means. As his mother explains the cultural significance, the boy gradually learns to embrace this aspect of his heritage. Through tender moments of mother-son bonding, the story celebrates self-discovery and the power of open-minded inquiry.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
40 pages · Kindle Edition · Arsenal Pulp Press