How to Salsa in a Sari

• Issa is comfortably surviving high school as a proud nerd until her polar-opposite rival, Cat Morena (the school's ultimate Latina princess), steals her boyfriend. The crisis multiplies when Issa's single mother and Cat's father get engaged, forcing the two hostile teenagers under one roof. To find peace, Issa must learn to stand up for her heritage while embracing others

• Dona Sarkar is a multi-talented author, fashion designer, blogger, and technology executive based in the United States. She specializes in writing engaging young adult and juvenile fiction that highlights diverse cultural intersections, draw from her own vibrant experiences as a woman of color in modern creative spaces

Issa is devastated to move into Cat Morena's massive mansion. Cat completely disrespects Issa's mixed traditions, making her everyday life an absolute nightmare. To survive the hostile environment and reclaim her sense of self, Issa receives some tough, unconventional advice: if she wants Cat to welcome and respect her Indian and African heritage, she needs to step completely out of her comfort zone—even if it means learning how to salsa dance while wearing a traditional sari! [1]