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Why should I sit separately in a corner of the classroom? Why can’t I drink water from the tap like other children? Why do the teachers never touch my books? Many ‘whys’ shout out in little Bhim’s head as he grows up trailed by the monster of untouchability. They catapult him into a lifetime of struggle for equality and shape the remarkable ideas that are the cornerstone of the Indian Constitution, which he helped to shape as India’s first Law Minister. The book follows the life of the extraordinary ‘Babasaheb’ Bhimrao Ambedkar, who energised the struggle against caste prejudice. It brings to children a man whose story will raise their awareness of discrimination — leading them, perhaps, to ask their own whys. About the Author Sowmya Rajendran has published several picture books with Tulika. Her writing evokes strong themes with wit and an effortless simplicity. From Aana and Chena, her first to The Pleasant Rakshasa and Wings to Fly, Sowmya has always shown her ability to handle strong themes with sensitivity.She is also the co-author of the bestselling Mayil series with Niveditha Subramaniam, and is a contributor to Being Boys. Sowmya lives in Pune. About the Illustrator SATWIK GADE is an artist and designer with a special interest in illustration and typography. He enjoys reading books and is inspired by Indian mythology, comics and Impressionist art.