BIPOC Authors to Provide a Familiar Perspective for Your Child!

It can be hard to know where to start when looking for the right book for a sixth grader. With so many choices, it can be hard to find a book that is both right for the child’s age and interesting. If you want to find a book that will interest and inspire your child, you might want to think about one written by an Indian American author.

Indian American authors see the world in a unique way and write in a wide range of voices for children’s books. Here are some of the best books for second graders by Indian American & BIPOC authors that your child should read:

Pablo Cartaya, “The Epic Defeat of Arturo Zamora” In this story, a young kid named Arturo fights to prevent the chain restaurant that his family owns from going out of business. Through his experiences, he comes to appreciate the value of family, friendship, and speaking up for what one believes in. This book does a wonderful job of introducing children to the ideas of entrepreneurship and family values.

Written by Indu Sundaresan, “The Secret Keeper of Jaipur” is set in the Indian city of Jaipur. A little Indian girl named Nirmala tells stories as a “Rasika” (storyteller) in the city of Jaipur. Nirmala is trusted with a profound secret that has the potential to alter the trajectory of human events. While traveling, she learns the value of history and the strength of tales. This book is perfect for introducing young readers to Indian heritage and customs.

Night Diary, by Veera Hiranandani: In 1947, as India was being divided into two countries, a young girl named Nisha lived her life. Nisha and her family are forced to leave their Muslim neighborhood and go to the newly founded nation of Pakistan because she is a Hindu. This diary-style book is a wonderful method to teach young readers about the Partition of India and the lives it changed.

In her book “The Bridge Home,” Padma Venkatraman reveals how she overcame adversity to find Two sisters in India are uprooted from their home and into street life in this fictional account. Soon, they meet other kids living on the streets and realize they’re not alone. They get together to construct a bridge city and make it their home. If you want to start a conversation with your kids about poverty and homelessness, this book is a wonderful place to start.

Author Roshani Chokshi’s “Aru Shah and the End of Time” follows a young woman named Aru as she learns that she is the reincarnation of a mighty goddess and must protect the planet from the fury of the demon king. Since it’s the first of a series, this book is perfect for young readers who enjoy fantastical and exciting tales.

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