Arthi's Bomma
This joyful picture book is an ode to the traditional craftspeople of Kondapalli, India, and a shared celebration of handmade objects in the digital age.
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Lioness of Punjab
This is the story of the fierce Mai Bhago, who chose the sword to symbolize her unwavering loyalty and devotion to her people and her faith.
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Kesar and the Lullaby Birds
When Kesar and Kamal’s ba comes to visit, her stories give Kesar a wonderful idea. Perhaps what Kesar needs to put her baby sister to sleep is a little bit of desert magic!
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House of Glass Hearts
A Pakistani-American teen is determined to find her missing sibling, even if the truth would reveal a devastating secret and tear her family apart.
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A Mystery at Lili Villa
In a throwback to unscheduled summer vacations, this cozy middle-grade mystery will charm young readers with plenty of sibling sparring, some intrepid sleuthing, and an endless parade of mouth-watering snacks.
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Dancing in Thatha's Footsteps
A multigenerational Indian-American family discovers a shared love for bharatanatyam, an ancient classical dance form that continues to fascinate young dancers across the globe.
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Ritu Weds Chandni
This warmhearted picture book celebrates the power of young voices to stand up against prejudice and bigotry.
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Brave with Beauty
This story is a celebration of a remarkable woman—talented, generous, benevolent, and brave—whose achievements are an inspiration for young readers to use their strengths to make the world a more beautiful place.
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Mina vs. the Monsoon
Soccer-mad Mina tries just about any trick to stop the monsoon clouds from raining on her game.
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Amla Mater
This sweetly nostalgic graphic novel captures the feeling of longing for home that shapes the lives of emigrants everywhere.
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Milky Way
Set in the remote mountains of Ladakh in India, Milky Way is a sweet tale of friendship between a boy and the Moon.
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The Sorcerer of Mandala
Vikram has to steal a fabled blood jewel and save his kingdom of Orum. Oh, did we mention the jewel hangs around the neck of the demonic goddess, Rakta Katteri, guarded by her devotee, the terrifying Sorcerer of Mandala? Come, enter a portal to an enchanting new world!
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Wanderlust
Arm yourself with color pencils and let your imagination run wild as you experience India in a whole new way.
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A Puzzling Tour of India
Take a bewildering trip through India that will have you winding your way through Assam’s tea estates, putting together a snake boat race in Kerala, and hunting for antiques at Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar.
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Jaipur Jamboree
Join Pavan and Bijilee in this lively sequel to Bye, Bye, Motabhai!, where they scheme to meet the Emir of Dubai in the beautiful city of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
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Bye, Bye, Motabhai!
Pavan, an over-worked camel in the city of Ahmedabad, India, hates his job. He often dreams of being a racing camel in Dubai. Can he fulfill his zany dream?
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Yali Books is opening windows to South Asia through high-quality fiction titles for young readers 4-16. Recognized by the American Library Association, the National Council for the Social Studies, and South Asia National Outreach Consortium, our books make wonderful additions to home, classroom, and library collections.

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