India gained independence from Britain after years of struggle led by Gandhi. The subcontinent was partitioned into India and Pakistan, causing widespread violence, mass migrations, and lasting social and political divisions.
A Taste of Freedom: Gandhi and the Great Salt March
Story of Gandhi’s famous nonviolent march and its impacts
The Secret Kingdom: Nek Chand, a Changing India, and a Hidden World of Art
Story of a secret rock garden built by a partition refugee
She Sang for India: How M.S. Subbulakshmi Used Her Voice for Change
Story of a singer who used her voice for India’s freedom
The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition
Moving story of a girl finding a new home after India’s partition
Gandhi for Kids: His Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities
Overview of Gandhi’s life and ideas, with activities