Books by Supriya Kelkar
11 books by Supriya Kelkar in the Bookbear catalogue, with age ranges, short descriptions and where to buy them in India.
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Strong As Fire, Fierce As Flame
Ages 10–13Indian author
1857: thirteen-year-old Meera flees a fate she didn't choose as Indian soldiers rise against the British, and finds her own strength and voice.
Heads-up: War & battle violence
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And Yet You Shine: The Kohinoor Diamond, Colonization, and Resistance
Ages 6–12Indian author
The story of the Kohinoor, one of the world's most famous diamonds — its journey from South Asia to the British crown jewels, told as a story of history and resilience.
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Brown Is Beautiful
Ages 4–8Indian author
A South Asian girl collects beautiful brown things on a walk in the woods and learns to love her own brown skin.
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American as Paneer Pie
Ages 8–12Indian author
Lekha, the only Indian American kid in her small town, hides who she is — until a new girl arrives who's proud of her roots, and Lekha finds her own voice.
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That Thing about Bollywood
Ages 8–12Indian author
Sonali hides her feelings — until she starts bursting into Bollywood song-and-dance numbers whenever emotions bubble up.
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The Cobra's Song
Ages 8–12Indian author
Ten-year-old Gauri, afraid of almost everything, must face her fears and find her voice in an adventure steeped in Indian folklore.
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Bindu's Bindis
Ages 3–7Indian author✈️ Import only (pricey)
Bindu's bindis connect her to her Nani and give her courage at the school talent show. A companion to The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh.
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The Door Is Open: Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices
by Hena Khan, Veera Hiranandani, Supriya Kelkar & others
Ages 8–12Indian author✈️ Import only (pricey)
Interconnected stories set around a community centre, celebrating the variety of South Asian American childhoods.
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Roohi and Nate Are Not on the Same Page
by Supriya Kelkar & Jarrett Lerner
Ages 8–12Indian author✈️ Import only (pricey)
Two unlikely friends team up to save the library that brought them together.
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My Name
Ages 3–6Indian author✈️ Import only (pricey)
When an Indian American boy starts at a new school, he learns to celebrate his name and everything that makes him unique.
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Thank You, Teacher!
Ages 4–8Indian author✈️ Import only (pricey)
A rhyming thank-you to teachers for everything they do, from everyday triumphs to school-trip disasters.
