Publications
We Are Little Feminists: Families
Winner of the 2021 Stonewall Book Award, this photo board book explores gender and sexuality through photos of joyful families. While over 75% of the families pictured identify somewhere on the LGBTQI+ spectrum, the author chose not to use labels so young readers can explore and imagine their own identities. Text written and photos curated by Archaa Shrivastav.
We Are Little Feminists: Hair
This photo board book explores physical differences, from hair to skin color, through photos of vibrant children and families. This book is the first step in naming and celebrating differences with children, and paves the way for conversations around race and ethnicity. Text co-written and photos curated by Archaa Shrivastav.
We Are Little Feminists: On-the-Go
This photo board book celebrates bodies by zooming in on disabilities. Disabled children rarely see themselves on the pages of books. These photos celebrate disabled bodies moving with various mobility aids, and these photos spark conversations around disability and ableism. Text co-written and photos curated by Archaa Shrivastav.
My Elastical Fantastical Bubble
Written by Krystal Song and edited by Archaa Shrivastav, this book explores themes of identity and new experiences. This book was created in collaboration with Room to Read for their Peace & Equality book collection. Archaa helped take this book from first draft to final publishing in four weeks by closely mentoring the author and collaborating with the illustrator and art designer
Finding Om Curriculum Guide
Based on the book Finding Om, this curriculum guide unpacks themes of cultural appreciation versus appropriation and teaches meditation in a kid-friendly way. Co-created by Archaa Shrivastav for Mango & Marigold Press, an Own Voices South Asian publisher.