The Boy Who Asked Why

by Sowmya Rajendran

A biography of a boy born as a low-caste “Untouchable” whose eagerness to learn leads him to a scholarship in the U.S. and the chance to help draft laws to improve the lives of others.

Interests	Activism, Biography, Diversity
Book Author	Sowmya Rajendran
Language	English
Illustrator	Satwik Gade
Age Range	4 - 8
Format	Nonfiction, Picture Book
Character	Integrity, Kindness, Optimism, Perseverance
Life Experiences	Adversity, Racism