Varsha Bajaj crafts stories that resonate with children navigating unfamiliar experiences and new environments. Her narratives delve into the complexities of identity, the bonds of friendship, and the universal search for belonging. Drawing from her own experiences of cultural transition, Bajaj imbues her characters with a profound sense of authenticity and emotional depth. Her work encourages young readers to embrace their heritage while welcoming the richness of new perspectives.
The arrival of a newborn sparks joy and celebration across the globe, highlighting the universal wonder and hope that new life brings. This heartwarming narrative captures the essence of shared happiness, emphasizing the connections formed through the miracle of birth and the collective anticipation for the future. Through vivid imagery and emotional resonance, it explores themes of love, family, and the promise that each new life holds.
Nikita’s family takes pride in creating beautiful henna art, and she’s ready to try her hand at it - but it’s harder than it looks!
The narrative centers on Narsiji, Nani Bai, and Saawariya (Shri Krishna), weaving a captivating tale of selfless devotion that enchants even the divine. Through their interactions, the story explores themes of love, faith, and the profound impact of genuine devotion on both the mortal and spiritual realms.
The riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone.Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that access is threatened by severe water shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious commodity—an act that Minni accidentally witnesses one night. Meanwhile, in the high-rise building where she just started to work, she discovers that water streams out of every faucet and there’s even a rooftop swimming pool. What Minni also discovers there is one of the water mafia bosses. Now she must decide whether to expose him and risk her job and maybe her life. How did something as simple as access to water get so complicated?
An uplifting story, told through the alternating voices of two middle-schoolers, in which a community rallies to reject racism. Karina Chopra would have never imagined becoming friends with the boy next door--after all, they've avoided each other for years and she assumes Chris is just like the boys he hangs out with, who she labels a pack of hyenas. Then Karina's grandfather starts tutoring Chris, and she discovers he's actually a nice, funny kid. But one afternoon something unimaginable happens--the three of them are assaulted by a stranger who targets Indian-American Karina and her grandfather because of how they look. Her grandfather is gravely injured and Karina and Chris vow not to let hate win. When Karina posts a few photos related to the attack on social media, they quickly attract attention, and before long her #CountMeIn post--"What does an American look like? #immigrants #WeBelong #IamAmerican #HateHasNoHomeHere"--goes viral and a diverse population begin to add their own photos. Then, when Papa is finally on the road to recovery, Karina uses her newfound social media reach to help celebrate both his homecoming and a community coming together.
A classic goodnight story with a love theme and a counting game-perfect for bedtime and Valentine's Day
What thirteen-year-old Abby wants most is to meet her father. She just never imagined he would be a huge film star--in Bollywood! Now she's traveling to Mumbai to get to know her famous father. Abby is overwhelmed by the culture clash, the pressures of being the daughter of India's most famous celebrity, and the burden of keeping her identity a secret. But as she learns to navigate her new surroundings, she just might discover where she really belongs.
This vibrantly illustrated picture book celebrates a variety of woodland creatures as they make their homes and prepare for their young.