Books by Raakhee Mirchandani

5 books · Ages 3–12

Known for the She Persisted and Nani series, Raakhee Mirchandani writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–12, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of family & siblings, cultural identity, growing up.

Series

Kalpana Chawla
She Persisted
1 book · Ages 8–12
Nani Camp
Nani
1 book · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Mama's Roti
Mama's Roti
Raakhee Mirchandani
Inspired by farmers' protests in India, this powerful story explores the life-giving force of roti, connecting two famil
Ages 4–11
Cover of Kamala Raised Her Hand
Kamala Raised Her Hand
Raakhee Mirchandani
For children eager to make their voices heard, this book shares an inspiring story of speaking up and leadership, encour
Ages 6–9

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
1 books
Hair Twins
Ages 4–7
4 books
Hair TwinsMama's RotiKamala Raised Her Hand
Ages 8–11
4 books
Kalpana ChawlaMama's RotiKamala Raised Her Hand
Ages 12–18
1 books
Kalpana Chawla

Common Themes

Family & SiblingsCultural IdentityGrowing UpLove & FamilySelf-Confidence & IdentityJoy & GratitudeBeing DifferentResilience & Perseverance

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