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Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

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Letters from Sita

Letters from Sita

Winter Sun

Winter Sun

Project Description

Project Description

A series of illustrated children’s books with a feminist take on traditional Indian mythologies. The books intervene with the social status of women in India, which is degrading by the day as we face issues like rape, domestic violence, dowry and child brides. The goal is to teach the next generation to be more thoughtful, inclusive and respectful of all genders.

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A red book cover with a dark border and a circular design in the center. The circle contains a stylized image of a woman with long dark hair, wearing a dark top and a light-colored scarf or shawl. Small white snowflake shapes are scattered across the red background. The title "LETTERS FROM Sita" is printed in black text at the bottom. The cover is set against a dark gray background.An open book displays a page with a dark green illustration of grass on the left and a text passage on the right. The text begins with "Dear Rama," followed by paragraphs of narrative. The book has a cream-colored pages and a red spine. The illustration and text are set against a dark background.Three stylized fish with orange bodies and dark green-blue stripes are depicted against a black background. The fish are oriented horizontally, with tails extending to the left and right. Small white circles of varying sizes are scattered across the background.A woman with dark, curly hair sits against a solid orange-red background. She wears a white, long-sleeved button-up shirt with ribbed texture and black pants. Her hands are clasped in her lap, and she looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu