Community Partner Review Copy: The First Girl on Stage

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About this title:

Tunga’s family thinks she is crazy to want to perform in a Yakshagana aata with the boys and men of her clan. She wants to paint her face, don an elaborate headdress, and dazzle the audience with her costume. Eager to whirl and swirl and fight like the warriors, Tunga just needs a teacher to give her a chance. But getting on stage is only the first step because Tunga has big plans for herself and her family of dancers!

In a gorgeous showcase of a traditional dance and storytelling art form popular in South India, this picture book is a tribute to the pioneering women who have carved out a space for themselves on the stage and beyond. (Picture Book, Fall 2025)

Genre: Picture Book

Pub Date: Fall 2025

Estimated ARC Ship Date: Summer 2025