Noon Chai and a Story

An Uncle From Far Away shows Amiya’s class a storybook and tells them to build a library, but in snow-covered Gurez, there are no storybooks. Amiya’s Deidi, with stories in her eyes, begins sharing tales over pink noon chai. Amiya writes, her sister draws, and a book is created. Set in a remote Kashmir village, this heartwarming story highlights the power of books for those who lack them.