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Payal Doshi has an MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction) from The New School, New York. Having lived in India, the UK, and US, she noticed a lack of Indian protagonists in global children’s fiction and one day wrote the opening paragraph to what would become Rea and the Blood of the Nectar, her debut middle grade novel. The novel is the recipient of the IPPY Gold Award. Her short story, A Confluence of Fates, can be found in the YA Anthology, My Big, Fat, Desi Wedding published by Page Street in February 2024. When she isn’t writing stories that champion brown joy and celebrate her South Asian heritage, you can find her nose deep in a book with a cup of coffee or daydreaming of fantasy realms to send her characters into. For more information, v ...more

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	Rea and the Blood of the Nectar (The Chronicles of Astranthia, #1) 4.39 avg rating — 321 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Big, Fat Desi Wedding by Prerna Pickett (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Tashie Bhuiyan (Goodreads Author), Anahita Karthik (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 283 ratings — published 2024 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Big, Fat Desi Wedding by Aamna Qureshi (Goodreads Author), Anahita Karthik (Goodreads Author), Noreen Mughees (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lost in the Crystal Caves (Magic Gems #2) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Journey Through the Waterfall (Magic Gems #1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Race to the Floating Islands (Magic Gems #3) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I loved this book! It’s a heartwarming story about family, moving, and the desire to fit in. Cayenne’s family lives a nomadic life in a van, traveling from place to place, while her heart yearns for a stable home. When her dad finds a job, it feels l ...more
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An electrifying debut, The Tale of Iśva Raman, masterfully blends South Asian mythology into everything a fantasy lover could want—an epic adventure, dark monsters, and a world steeped in magic and mystery. Nadarajah crafts a spellbinding tale of an ...more
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I loved this book! It felt like a classic Dickens novel written for the modern audience. The characters are riveting, complex, and fascinating! I especially loved Dare and Nell. And the prose was truly exquisite. Wishingrad does a remarkable job of t ...more
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“The mind is a mysterious place. In its vast and many corners are hidden pieces of knowledge. When we sleep, they float up in the form of dreams. They can be wild, have a mind of their own, and lead us to places. They can carry messages or warnings. If they recur, one must heed them.”
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“Stories are gateways that open your mind to think differently and question what people have stopped questioning.”
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“I am afraid that is a path you must discover on your own. I have faith in you, fearless one. You will find your way to a full awakening.”
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