Chanani, Nidhi. Pashmina, New York, New York: First Second, 2017.
Pashmina is about a girl finding her place in the world. She travels to India to meet her extended family and finds answers about the magical shawl her mother owns. This coming of age middle-grade graphic novel conveyed in incredible, irresistible art. (Ages 10-14.) [Graphic Novel.]

Churnin, Nancy. Manjhi Moves a Mountain, Berkeley, CA: Creston Books, 2017.
Dashrath Manjhi used a hammer and chisel, grit, determination, and twenty years to carve a path through the mountain separating his poor village from the nearby village with schools, markets, and a hospital. Manjhi Moves a Mountain shows how everyone can make a difference if your heart is big enough (Ages 5-8.) [Children's picture book.]

Coelho, Joseph. Grandpa’s Stories, City, State: Henry N, Abrams, 2019.
One young girl reflects on a year with her beloved grandpa. She remembers the fields and parks they explored in the springtime and the old toys they fixed up in the summer. She remembers the handmade gifts they exchanged in the fall and the stories Grandpa told by the fire each winter. But this year, the girl must say good-bye to Grandpa. In the face of her grief, she is determined to find a way to honor him. She decides to record her Grandpa stories in the notebook he made for her and carry Grandpa with her as she grows. An honest and relatable depiction of loss, Grandpa's Stories celebrates life and the ways in which love lives on. (Ages 4-8.) [Children's picture book.]

Kelkar, Supriya. Ahimsa, New York, New York: Tu Books, 2017.
In 1942, when Mahatma Gandhi asks Indians to give one family member to the freedom movement, ten-year old Anjali is devastated to think of her father risking his life for the freedom struggle - then she learned that the one joining was her mother. When Anjali’s mother is jailed, Anjali must step out of her comfort zone to take over her mother’s work, ensuring that her little part of the independence movement is completed. Inspired by her great-grandmother’s experience working with Gandhi, Kelkar shines a light on the Indian freedom movement in this poignant debut. (ages 8-12.) [Youth Fiction.]

Kelkar, Supriya. The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh, New York, New York Sterling Children’s Books, 2019.
Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion, from happy sunny yellow to courageous red. He especially takes care with his patka--his turban--making sure it always matches his outfit. But when Harpreet's mom finds a new job in a snowy city and they have to move, everything just feels gray. Can he find a way to make life bright again? (Ages 3-7.)

Krishnaswami, Uma and Soumya Sitaraman. Chachaji’s Cup, New York, New York: Lee & Low Books, 2016.
Neel loves listening to Chachaji's many stories over steaming cups of tea. Chachaji's tales of great Hindu gods and demons and of his adventures in the Indian Army leave Neel open-mouthed. But it is the tale of his great-uncle's favorite teacup that teaches Neel the most, for Chachaji's cup holds far more than sweet, spicy masala chai. When the precious cup and Chachaji's health both prove to be more fragile than they look, Neel knows what he must do.Uma Krishnaswami weaves a gentle tale of family love and the power of memory, which Soumya Sitaraman brings to vivid life in her richly hued paintings. Chachaji's Cup will captivate and comfort readers of all ages, long after the last sip. [Children's picture book.] (Ages 7-9.)

Sheth, Kashmira Monsoon Afternoon, Atlanta, GA: Peachtree Publishing Company Reprint edition, 2018.
It is monsoon season in India. Outside, dark clouds roll in and the rain starts to fall. As animals scatter to find cover, a young boy and his dadaji head out into the rainy weather. The two sail paper boats. They watch the peacocks dance in the rain, just as the colorful birds did when Dadaji was a boy. They pick mangoes and Dadaji lifts up his grandson so he can swing on the roots of the banyan tree. just as Dadaji did when he was young. Finally when the two return home, hot tea and a loving family are waiting. [Children's picture book.] (Ages 4-8.)

Sheth, Kashmira. Tiger in My Soup, Atlanta, GA: Peachtree Publishing Company Reprint edition, 2015.
An adventurous boy defeats an unlikely foe in this story of reading, imagination, and tigers! Sometimes it’s almost impossible to get your big sister to read your favorite book to you. Sometimes you have to go to great lengths to even get her attention! But if you’re really creative and use your imagination, you just might get what you want. Take care though, not to go too far. Once you conjure up a tiger, there’s no telling where it might lead. [Children's picture book.] (Ages 4-8.)

Subramaniam, Nivaditha and Sowmya Rajendran. Mayil Will Not Be Quiet!, Chennai, India: Tulika Publishers, 2011.
Mayil wants to be a writer and, as an almost 13-year-old, she has quite a lot to say. So, she starts with a diary - a place to explore her own feelings, her relationships with her family, and all the issues adolescents face today. By turns funny and thoughtful, you’ll be glad that Mayil has decided to put her thoughts on paper. (Ages 10 and older.) [Youth Fiction.]

Venkatraman, Padma The Bridge Home, New York, New York: Puffin Books Reprint edition, 2020.
Life is harsh on the teeming streets of Chennai, India, so when runaway sisters Viji and Rukku arrive, their prospects look grim. As the children adapt and make friends, they find that although life is hard, there is plenty that they can take pride in. They are the bosses of themselves and are no longer dependent on untrustworthy adults. But when illness strikes, Viji must decide whether to risk seeking help from strangers or to keep holding on to their fragile, hard fought freedom. (Ages 10+) [Youth Fiction.]