Dandelion Queen

Palak Trivedi’s debut self - published poetry collection, Dandelion Queen, unpacks personal identities such as being a daughter, granddaughter, sister, and first-generation Indian-American girl in a primarily white world. Dandelion Queen explores the trials of childhood, from bullying to familial and personal strife, through the eyes of a child whose view of the world is a mirror into her life at home and at school. Dandelion Queen is illustrated by Gabriel Israel. It was released on December 21st, 2020.

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“Just got my copies of the book and I love the packaging and the feel of the cover. Dandelion Queen is such a powerful read and emotionally touching. It was such a relatable read for a first generation Indian-American growing up and navigating one's identity in a sometimes unforgiving world. Palak is such a beautiful writer. Her short stories Yellow Bakhris and ba's flowered kitchen took me back to my childhood with our grandparents and family. I was able to visualize the memories through her writing and could even smell and taste the bakhris! Some of my other favorite poems of hers include pinocchio, escapism, and fin. Reading through the book, it will take you through a variety of emotions from tears to laughter. The illustrations in the book are also very beautiful. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book immensely and look forward to reading more from such a gifted writer.”

- Anjalee Dave