![]() ![]() The parts where Dimple and Rishi struggle with familial expectations versus wanting to follow their own hearts were hard to write. What was the most difficult section to write in this book? Why? ![]() What was the most fun or rewarding part of working on this book?ĭefinitely getting to disappear for months into the universe of “When Dimple Met Rishi.” I love the happy optimism and the easy camaraderie in this world so much. I think this excerpt gives a good introduction to both Dimple and Rishi, as it introduces readers to their voices, struggles, and where they are at the beginning of their journeys. (Handout) Why did you choose this excerpt to feature in SunLit? “When Dimple Met Rishi” by Sandhya Menon. I absolutely love Sophie Kinsella and her rom-com heroines! They’re all so charming and quirky and full of heart, and I know I can expect to close each of her books with a big smile on my face. Who are your favorite authors and/or characters? Issue books certainly have their place, and I wanted to show that people of color can have their happily-ever-afters, too. I was inspired to write “When Dimple Met Rishi” because there’s still a dearth of young adult literature about teens of color in fun, lighthearted stories. Desire to fill void in young adult fiction led Colorado author to focus on characters of color in lighthearted plots - The Colorado Sun Close ![]()
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