The Lioness of Punjab Young Adult Novel Author Anita Kharbanda

<p>Please share anything that will help prepare for our conversation.: <a href="https://www.anitakharbanda.com" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Anita Kharbanda</a> is an Indian-American engineer by trade, and a storyteller by heart. She lives in North Texas with her loving husband and two sons. An avid lifelong reader of all kinds of fiction, she revels in seeing her children do the same.</p> <p>The healing power of letters filled with family history inspired Anita to start writing. She now writes the kinds of stories she’s devoured through the years, with one difference. She promised herself she’d write stories about the characters she dreamed of seeing in books growing up, and lift the voices of those who go unheard.</p> <p>Yali Books published her debut YA novel, Lioness of Punjab on September 17, 2022. The story is told from the perspective of Mai Bhago, the first female, Sikh warrior. </p> <p>In this episode we discuss:</p> <ul> <li>The inspiration behind her young adult novel, Lioness of Punjab. </li> <li>Some of the takeaways a young adult reader will gain from reading her novel. </li> <li>Her tips & strategies for people that want to write a book. </li> <li>The importance of finding opportunity in our day to have quality time with ourselves and our family. </li> <li>Why its necessary to understand where we come from and to feel seen and heard in books, movies, etc.</li> <li>The significance and impact of reading to our children. </li> <li>The lessons and values she hopes her children will gain from her work. </li> </ul> <p>Connect with Anita on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/anita_kharbanda_78/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href= "https://twitter.com/jarianita" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Twitter</a>.</p> <p>Connect with me: </p> <p>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@themotherhoodvillage" target="_bl