![]() ![]() This raw and real voice of reason is ironic, but perfect and necessary. Through the book, Qamar becomes the cool millennial aunty here to advise on how to navigate all of the auntie bullshit that constantly surrounds us. The popular language and funny imagery make the book a light, memorable read. ![]() Each part has an associated aunty and reads like a snarky brown girl survival guide. It is divided into six distinct parts, covering all essential aspects of growing up desi (defined by Qamar as “a person of Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi birth who lives abroad). “Trust No Aunty” creatively uses pop art – text boxes, bright colors, animated visuals and speech bubbles – to tell its story. Her new illustrated book offers the perfect combination of humor and encouragement for young desi girls growing up in the diaspora, where every day feels like judgment day at the hands of an army of aunties. ![]() ![]() Qamar is known for challenging brown aunty culture through her millennial advice-columnist persona. “Trust No Aunty,” first published in August 2017, is the brainchild of Toronto-based Hatecopy artist, Maria Qamar. By Amrita Kumar-Ratta – Follow an aunty spice meter, adapted recipes, tips and tricks for dating, dealing with family pressure and unwanted career advice, and a humorous take on cultural appropriation, it’s basically Cosmo’s ‘desi graphic novella’ equivalent. ![]()
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