The Great Indian Tiffin Box: Food, Stories and Flavours from Across the Country by Swarnavo Datta
This narrative exploration introduces middle-grade readers to specific stories and ingredients that shape various regional Indian meals.
Name, Place, Magic: Stories of How Indian States Got Their Names by Shweta Ganesh Kumar
Fantastical naming stories about the Indian union — best read as a provocation to think about what is validated and what is ignored.
The People of India: A Remarkable History in Nine Chapters by Anwesha Sengupta and Debarati Bagchi
The People of India: A Remarkable History in Nine Chapters offers young readers a fresh and engaging way to explore the past.
Joti Baba: The Superhero by Prashant Kamal Bhimraoji Tambe and Omkar Bagwe
A necessary addition to any library collection that is serious about whose histories get represented.
Ancient Indians: The Amazing Story of Our Earliest Ancestors! by Joseph and Devika Cariapa & Rajiv Eipe
A text that looks back at the beginnings of human entry into India—one that disrupts current narratives of purity and originality, piecing together history into an accessible and engaging narrative for young readers.