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She Persisted: Kamala Harris
In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Raakhee Mirchandani, readers learn about the amazing life of Kamala Harris—and how she persisted.
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Kamala Raised Her Hand
A picture book biography of United States Vice President Kamala Harris—the first female, Black, and South Asian American person to be vice president of the US—celebrating her willingness to serve her community and her country from the time she was a child to her historic run for president.
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Mama's Roti
A powerful story about the life-giving force of roti—a round Indian flatbread—and where it comes from, the people who grow it, and what it symbolizes within two families, inspired by the farmers’ protests in India.
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Journey to the Stars: Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut
Based on the true story of the first female Indian American astronaut, Journey to the Stars details the challenges and triumphs of Kalpana Chawla's life up through her first journey into space.
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She Persisted: Kalpana Chawla
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes this chapter book biography about the amazing life of Kalpana Chawla–and how she persisted.
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My Diwali Light
A charming holiday story following one girl’s family as they celebrate their Diwali traditions with the ones they love.
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New Jersey Fan Club: Artists and Writers Celebrate the Garden State
There is no singular New Jersey experience, and the stories that its residents have to share about the state will surprise you.
PRESS & PRAISE FOR Raakhee and Her books
Mama’s Roti
“A touching ode to a South Asian culinary staple. This tender, lyrical picture book is a clever, poignant look at the myriad ways food nourishes us. It also explores issues of systemic inequality.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Kamala Raised Her Hand
“Little, Brown Books for Young Readers is crashing the picture book, Kamala Raised Her Hand, about Harris’s historic run, onto its fall list, with a release date of October 29, one week before the election.”
- Publishers Weekly
“My books tell my story and the story of my family. My deepest hope is that all the kids who read my books are inspired to share their stories with the world too.”