Published: Sunday, January 15, 2023
It can be hard to know where to start when looking for the right book for a seventh 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.
It can be hard to find the right book for a 7th grader, but it doesn’t have to be. Indian American authors write about the world from a unique point of view and give children’s books a wide range of voices. If you’re looking for a book that will interest and inspire your child, one of the following books by Indian American authors might be a good choice.
As students move into 7th grade, they start to figure out who they are and learn more about the world around them. Indian American literature can be a great way for students to connect with their culture and learn more about what it was like to be an Indian American. Here are some of the best books by Indian American authors for 7th graders:
“The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri: This novel, which won the Pulitzer Prize, is about Gogol Ganguli. He is the son of two Bengali immigrants who moved to the United States. As Gogol tries to find his place in the world, he has to deal with who he is and what his parents expect of him.
Rupi Kaur’s “The Sun and Her Flowers”: This book of poetry is about finding out about yourself, getting better, and being a woman. 7th graders will be able to relate to and be moved by Kaur’s writing as they go through their own struggles and successes.
“The Secret Keeper” by Kate Klimo is the story of a young Indian American girl named Kavita who finds out a family secret that leads her on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
“Aru Shah and the End of Time” by Roshani Chokshi is the first book in a series about 12-year-old Aru Shah, who finds out that she is the reincarnation of a powerful demigod and must save the world from destruction.
These books cover a wide range of Indian American experiences and points of view, which will help 7th graders learn about and connect with their culture. At the same time, the themes and characters in these books will make sense to 7th graders as they try to figure out who they are and how to fit into the world.
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