Always Anjali - Salaam Storytime

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“Salaam” means “peace”! Do you know what your name means? Today’s story is called “Always Anjali” written by author, activist, and author Sheetal Sheth, illustrated by Jessica Blank, and published by Mango and Marigold Press. It’s a story about a young girl who struggles with the name her parents gave her. Special thanks to guest story narrators: Uzma Khan, Violet Abrons, Sami Abu-Ragheb, Nadeem Abu-Ragheb, and Yasmin Sarwar. Intro and exit music from SlipStream "Farmer's Market" by Ellie. Sound effects for this episode come from from freesound.org under the Creative Commons license: “Ambience, Night Wildlife, A.wav” by InspectorJ; “Unwrapping gift” by DineoMichelle; “Thinking Music” by GHRockotron3000; “Boy or Young Child laughing” by OBXJohn; “Bike Bell While Riding” by qubodup. To participate in future readings, suggest titles to read, or connect with us in any way, please contact us at rxjanan[at]gmail[dot]com. Salaam!

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This episode was published on July 19, 2021.

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“Salaam” means “peace”! Do you know what your name means? Today’s story is called “Always Anjali” written by author, activist, and author Sheetal Sheth, illustrated by Jessica Blank, and published by Mango and Marigold Press. It’s a story about a...

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