Desert Queen
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"This picture book biography in verse follows the life of beloved Rajasthani drag performer Queen Harish, known as the Whirling Desert Queen of Rajasthan. Lit by an inner fire and propelled by a family tragedy, Harish defied the gender conventions of middle class Indian life, battled discrimination and intimidation, and eventually grew up to dance with Bollywood movie stars and on stages across the world. Jyoti Gopal's rhythmic phrases evoke the particular sounds and beats of the music Harish danced to, and capture the passions and conflicts of his life. The poignant and inspiring tale is interpreted by internationally acclaimed Rajasthani artist Svabhu Kohli in kohl-black lines and shapes and brilliant jewel-like colors"-- Provided by publisher.
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PUBLISHED
Montclair [New Jersey] : Levine Querido, 2023.
Year Published: 2023
Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781646142620
1646142624
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Kohli, Svabhu, 1990-
SUBJECTS
Kumar, Harish, -- 1979-2019.
Drag queens -- Biography.
Gender expression.
Folk dancing, Indic.
Thar Desert (India and Pakistan)