{"product_id":"reenas-bollywood-dream-a-story-about-sexual-abuse-paperback","title":"Reena's Bollywood Dream: A Story about Sexual Abuse - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJewel Kats\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRicha Kinra\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReena wants to be a star...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ...A Bollywood star. Unfortunately, her family won't stand for it. It doesn't help that Reena is only eight-years-old. However, a beacon of hope arrives in the form of Uncle Jessi. He's just emigrated from India to America, and is a welcome addition to her family household. Uncle Jessi and Reena share a special bond. Not only are they old pen pals, but he recognizes her desperation to become a Bollywood actress. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One day, Uncle Jessi plans a secret surprise. He invites her to take part in a pretend acting game. Reena jumps at the chance. At first, she enjoys swinging her hips to Bollywood beats. She smiles brightly at his camera. However, halfway through her performance matters take an unexpected turn. The end results surprise both Reena and Uncle Jessi.\u003cbr\u003e Important lessons come through an action-driven story and beautiful illustrations: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren will learn that sexual abuse is NEVER their fault. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eParents and children will be given a launching pad to discuss the warning signs of \"grooming.\" \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChildren will come away knowing they have the power to say: \"NO.\" \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChildren will discover that sexual abuse can occur in any cultural group. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChildren can be assured that they will be believed when reporting inappropriate behavior. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTherapists and parents can exhibit that sexual abuse isn't an off-limits topic. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChild abuse survivors will come away knowing they are not alone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTherapists' Acclaim for \u003ci\u003eReena's Bollywood Dream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eReena's Bollywood Dream\u003c\/i\u003e is exceptionally well-written. It works as an educational piece to foster awareness to children and their families regarding the realities of sexual abuse within the South Asian community. This informative book can help alter a child's life for the better.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Sadia Khaliq, B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W., Community Treatment Coordinator, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"With a captivating story and beautiful illustration, and with a message that is cross-cultural and educational, Reena's Bollywood Dream can help children understand the sad reality that there are those who can hurt them but there is also means of staying safe--with others' help. I recommend this book highly to all families; it can be instrumental to starting a conversation about a difficult topic.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Pamela Pine, PhD, MPH, Founder and CEO, Stop the Silence \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For more info see \u003cb\u003ewww.JewelKats.com\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Juvenile Fiction: Social Issues - Sexual Abuse\u003cbr\u003e Family \u0026amp; Relationships: Abuse - Child Abuse\u003cbr\u003e Social Science: Ethnic Studies - Asian American Studies\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.07 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 16, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53008325312819,"sku":"9781615990146","price":24.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/9IYj9ybjDD9781615990146.webp?v=1769673322","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/reenas-bollywood-dream-a-story-about-sexual-abuse-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}