Welcome
Manrup “Rupy” Khatkar is a first generation Indian-American woman who grew up in the Central Valley of California. She has a passion for working with children as a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist. Rupy grew up loving to read and always dreamt of writing a children’s book. Following her passion to help children, Rupy shares her story of the special bond she had with her grandfather, papa ji, in her first children’s book titled “Rupy and Papa ji: Soulmates for Life”.
When she is not working, Rupy loves to spend time with her friends and family, cook new recipes, travel, and take naps.
Description
As adults, we know America as land of the free and this is why thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world. But children may have a hard time understanding the diversity of our land, especially when they or their family members have different cultures and physical characteristics outside of society’s norm. In her first children’s book, “Rupy and Papa ji: Soulmates for Life”, Manrup “Rupy” Khatkar shares her story through beautiful illustrations of the special bond she had with her grandfather, papa ji. Rupy elaborates on the experiences of her childhood with papa ji and how he helped build her confidence while providing her with unconditional love, a sense of safety, encouragement, and inspiration. Whether you are a papa ji (grandfather), mom, dad or a trusted adult in a child’s life, “Rupy and Papa ji: Soulmates for Life” can help you provide reassurance and the opportunity to bond with the little ones in our world. If you are an adult who offers love and inspiration to children, you are so important, no matter what role you have in a child’s life. Thank you for all you do!
Testimonials
A heartwarming story that encourages us to embrace new experiences and reach for success despite our hardships in life, while also cherishing those special moments with the ones we love. I loved it and would highly recommend sharing this story with any children in your life!
