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I’m humbled and thrilled that and I have received a THIRD starred review, this one from��Booklist, for our forthcoming picture book, , releasing May 16, 2023 from Abrams Books! I’m so delighted that this sweet book about summer, family, and ice cream is resonating with reviewers, and I can’t wait for it to reach readers!

I am THRILLED to share the EPIC cover of THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS, an epistolary middle grade novel co-written by my amazing friend and me, coming August 29, 2023 from Yellow Jacket/Little Bee Books!

! Read it to find out the inspiration for this book, our writing process, and much more!

I’m so excited that , my nonfiction picture book illustrated by amazing and coming from on June 20, 2023 has received a STARRED review from !! I can’t wait to share this book with the world!!You can !

I’m so delighted that SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS, written by me and illustrated by amazing , has earned a second starred review, this one from ! Our story about summer, family, and ice cream releases on May 16, 2023 and is available for preorder today!

What a launch day for MIRROR TO MIRROR! A school visit with , signing books at , and a fabulous IN PERSON launch last night at !! I’m so grateful for everyone who came, especially , who interviewed me about writing MIRROR TO MIRROR; , friend and critique partner extraordinaire who helped me so much with this story; and friends , , , , , and more! I loved sharing this book with everyone, and I’m so grateful it’s out in the world!

I’m delighted to share the cover of , beautifully illustrated by , coming from Candlewick Press on September 5, 2023 and available for preorder now!This is a story about Aarav, a boy who likes to go fast, and his Thatha (grandfather), who likes to takes things slow. But every day, they come together to make masala chai, which, as Thatha reminds Aarav, “cannot be rushed.”When Thatha sprains his ankle, Aarav tries to make masala chai to cheer him up, but he messes up every time. Can Aarav slow down enough to get this recipe right?This book is like a warm hug! And yes, there is a masala chai recipe at the end!

The first trade review is in for my forthcoming picture book, , beautifully illustrated by , and it is a STARRED REVIEW from Kirkus Reviews! The reviewer says: “It’s clear that though relationships evolve over time, they can still stay strong. Framed by the cousins�� endearingly boisterous antics, Ravi’s evolution is heartwarming, realistic, and beautifully paced. The cartoonlike illustrations and soft, smudged palette perfectly accompany the warm, quietly lyrical text.�� They also call the book ��a��gorgeous ode to change, growth, togetherness, and family.�� I’m so delighted that this first review perfectly captured what Abhi and I wanted to accomplish with this story! will release from on May 16, 2023 and is available for preorder today!

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I’m honored and thrilled that Toka Box named I’LL GO AND COME BACK a Best Picture Book of 2022 (Ages 3-5) in the Toka Box Top South Asian Children’s Books of 2022 Awards! Congrats to all the winners!

I’m so excited to receive finished copies of ! Gorgeously illustrated by , this sweet summer story is about long days filled with fun, ice cream, and extended family.

This book exists because my agent asked me to write a summer story. And so I thought back to my many childhood summers with my cousins, and all the fun we used to have…but also the awkwardness and slight worry that after not seeing them for a while, they would have changed so much that they wouldn’t remember me or all the things we loved to do together. Luckily, that was never true. But it started the seed of this story!

Abhi brought so much love and talent. She gave each of the cousins a distinct personality and imagined the photograph theme that carries through the book. And the art is stunning!

I hope you enjoyed this sweet taste of this story. releases May 16 from ��and is available for preorder today!

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Finished copies of arrived today, and they are absolutely beautiful!This book exists because my agent asked me to write a summer story. And so I thought back to my many childhood summers with my cousins, and all the fun we used to have…but also the awkwardness and slight worry that after not seeing them for a while, they would have changed so much that they wouldn’t remember me or all the things we loved to do together. Luckily, that was never true. But it started the seed of this story! brought so much love and talent. She gave each of the cousins a distinct personality and imagined the photograph theme that carries through the book. And the art is stunning! releases May 16 from and is available for preorder today!

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