An interview with Author Paromita De….
What is your name?
My name is Paromita De.
What is the name of your book?
The name of my book is: Paromita: The Value in A Name.
Why did you get into writing books?
I’ve known I wanted to write a book since elementary school, and I started honing that craft by writing poetry in high school. For me, poetry and writing in general has always been a powerful form of self-expression and a healing process.
What advice can you give young authors?
My advice is to just start, and write every single day.
What is your book about and what inspired you to write it?
Paromita follows a young Indian girl who once loved her beautiful name and the kathak dances she learned from her grandma. But at school, her name becomes a target. Between “Parooometer” and “Parrot,” she decides that life might be easier if everyone just called her “Pat.” Spoiler alert: it isn’t.
What follows is a story about pride, identity, and a seven-yard sari. Paromita finds her voice again at the school talent show, where she performs her kathak dance and tells everyone exactly what her name means, where it comes from, and why mispronouncing it is more than a simple mistake I wrote this book for my son so that he learns to honor his heritage, culture, and name.
Where can your books be purchased?
Links:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/paromita-paromita-de/1149649558
Any other information you want to mention that fits the theme of the article?
Paromita is a wife, mother to a nine year old son, and a high school teacher. Her family and she live in Orange County, California. Paromita graduated from UC Irvine with a Masters of Arts in Teaching. Her son was her inspiration for this book. During her spare time, Paromita enjoys trying different cuisine, visiting local coffee shops with friends, and writing.