Tamil children can
 be superheroes too!

In this story, an adventurous superhero sister brother duo tries to save a magic crystal from a fierce dragon. Will they be able to save the magic crystal? Read to find out.  

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About the Book 

மாயக்கல்லும் அதிவீரர்களும்

The Magic Crystal And The Superheroes 
Tamil children can be superheroes too. In this story, an adventurous superhero sister brother duo tries to save a magic crystal from a fierce dragon. Will they be able to save the magic crystal? Read to find out.  
Tamil Storytime was created so that Tamil children could find beautifully illustrated picture books with strong storylines and see characters that are strong, brave and of Tamil heritage. 
Why do you need this picture book in your storybook collection?
  • ​Research shows media representation, including children’s literature, helps develop positive identity building, helps children feel more confident about themselves and take pride in their identity.
  • ​Children should feel represented in the stories they read.
  • Creating stories with diverse characters as protagonists allows others to build a better understanding of people they may not know much about.
  • ​​This book is a dual-language book, in both Tamil and English; this helps build print awareness in both languages.

A Message from the Author

I was always that little girl who spent hours at the library, it was my absolute favourite place. While I loved books, one problem I found was I did not find books with characters that looked like me. As I became a children’s librarian myself, the lack of diversity in children’s books became even more prominent. Inspired by my daughter and son, I created strong and brave characters that would resonate with Tamil children. Tamil children can imagine themselves as superheroes too. 

Thank you for joining us on our adventure today.  I hope that you continue to join Mazhai and Sudar on their many journeys ahead! 

Sharanja Jeneeit 

TESTIMONIALS

"We read this book to our kids last night and they were so immediately taken by the Akka and Thamby characters, as well as the compelling story. 

It’s so important for young Tamil children to visually see characters like them, to see Tamil text written next to English text. This bilingual book delivers with vibrant pictures and a story that will have my kids and my students picking it up over and over again."

Keerthana Suthaparan - Teacher, Toronto District School Board

"It's so wonderful to read such a diverse tale about Mazhai and Sudar , two Tamil siblings and superheroes, and their quest to save the magic crystal. Very fun illustrations and a delightful time! It's so important for kids to see themselves in stories on the shelf, so very glad this book exists."

Michelle Leung - Communications Officer, Toronto Public Library  

"My kids enjoyed reading it and we had great conversations from it. My nine year old was super excited to see brown characters in the book and the fact they were Tamil was really exciting for her. 

I definitely recommend your book, and it’s going to be my staple gift to every child’s birthday ! Don’t stop teaching the younger generation you have married it the perfect way, by capturing their interests and making it educational."

Claudia Louis - Business Officer, University of Toronto

An engaging tale of adventure that both respects and highlights the Tamil culture! What we need right now are books that serve as mirrors for children. I read this book to my son and it was a chance for him to see himself as a hero. His eyes lit up and he smiled at the Akka and Anna characters. 

This picture book really resonated with my family and it is sitting on our bookshelf! As a library worker, this book is sincere has literary merit. It also introduces children to the world of crystals while delivering a beautiful and timeless message!

 A perfect book for parents who wish to raise bilingual children!

Sharuka Thangalingam - Library Assistant, Toronto Public Library

This is the book your bookshelf has been waiting for. 
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