Praise for A Dupatta Is. : An NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book Award Winner "Abbas offers not just a story, but a poetic explanation of a traditional scarf worn by the people of Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. From color to function, beauty to identity, the dupatta's significance is shown through vivid illustrations from ­Chouhan. This book exquisitely represents the legacy that is the dupatta through imagery and descriptive text for a beautiful lesson in culture ." -- School Library Journal "Similar in form to Kevin Noble Maillard's Fry Bread (2019), illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal, this rhythmic description of a dupatta's importance in a South Asian Muslim family is an affectionate homage . The book's warm, well-chosen language depicts a joyful, accurate representation of a dupatta's multigenerational importance in family life. A lyrical, multisensory celebration of a South Asian garment." -- Kirkus Reviews "Noting in evocative, expansive terms what 'a dupatta is,' Abbas's free-verse quatrains and Chouhan's jewel-toned digital images describe the traditional South Asian scarf.

Vibrant patterned illustrations show individuals with a variety of skin tones in assorted scenarios. Additional information and a glossary conclude this look at a garment that is 'so much more' than mere apparel." -- Publishers Weekly.