Books by Mitali Perkins

Mitali Perkins writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–15, exploring themes of friendship & loyalty, love & family, self-confidence & identity.

Standalone Books

The Not-So-Star-Spangled Life of Sunita Sen

Mitali Perkins

Sunita Sen struggles to balance her Indian heritage and her American life when her grandparents visit in this lightheart

Ages 4–11

Open Mic: Riffs on Life Between Cultures in Ten Voices

Mitali Perkins

This collection shares ten powerful stories about navigating cultural identity, family, and belonging. From a youth inve

Ages 4–11

The Door Is Open Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices

Veera Hiranandani, Supriya Kelkar, Maulik Pancholy, Simran Jeet Singh, Aisha Saeed, Reem Faruqi, Mitali Perkins, Rajani LaRocca, Naheed Hasnat, Sayantani DasGupta

For families seeking heartwarming stories that celebrate South Asian culture, community, and the joy of shared tradition

Ages 8–12

Bamboo People: A Novel

Mitali Perkins

For the child grappling with the realization that people on 'the other side' of a conflict are humans just like them, re

Ages 11–15

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

2 books

Ages 8–11

4 books

Ages 12–18

2 books

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Big Bird at Home

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Ida, in Love and in Trouble