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Books by Rajani LaRocca | Wonderlit

Books by Rajani LaRocca

11 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the Little Golden Book Biography series, Rajani LaRocca writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 10 standalone books, exploring themes of love & family, asian heritage, cultural identity.

Series

Kamala Harris: A Little Golden Book Biography

Little Golden Book Biography

1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books

Cover of I'll Go and Come Back

I'll Go and Come Back

Love spans the globe as Jyoti travels to India to bond with her grandmother, eventually returning the favor when she hel

Cover of Summer is for Cousins

Summer is for Cousins

For the child noticing they are growing up at a different pace than their siblings or cousins, this story celebrates the

Cover of Masala Chai, Fast and Slow

Masala Chai, Fast and Slow

By Age Range

I'll Go and Come Back

Summer is for Cousins

Masala Chai, Fast and Slow

I'll Go and Come Back

Summer is for Cousins

Common Themes

Love & Family Asian Heritage Cultural Identity Celebrating Heritage Family & Siblings Loneliness & Belonging Grandparent Relationship Self-Confidence & Identity

Rajani LaRocca

Aarav loves to race while his grandfather prefers to saunter, but when Thatha is injured, Aarav learns that making the p

Ages 4–8

Cover of Red, White, and Whole

Red, White, and Whole

Reha feels caught between her two lives until her mother’s illness forces her to find a way to bridge the distance betwe

Cover of The Door Is Open Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices

The Door Is Open Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices

Veera Hiranandani, Supriya Kelkar, Maulik Pancholy, Simran Jeet Singh, Aisha Saeed, Reem Faruqi, Mitali Perkins, Rajani LaRocca, Naheed Hasnat, Sayantani DasGupta

For children exploring how their cultural heritage and personal passions fit together within their community.

Cover of Mauntie and Me

Priya loves her special Saturdays alone with Mauntie, but when her cousin Aditi arrives, she must deal with the sting of

Cover of Some of Us: A Story of Citizenship and the United States

Some of Us: A Story of Citizenship and the United States

For children curious about what it means to be an American, this gentle guide explores the many paths to citizenship and

Cover of Your One and Only Heart

Your One and Only Heart

Lyrical words and bold diagrams reveal the tireless power of the heart, connecting this vital organ to the everyday expe

Cover of Sona and the Golden Beasts

Sona and the Golden Beasts

Thirteen-year-old Sona Kalpani embarks on a vivid journey to uncover the hidden truths about her identity and the magica

Cover of Where Three Oceans Meet

Where Three Oceans Meet

For the child curious about their roots, this journey to India's southern tip celebrates the enduring strength of mother

Masala Chai, Fast and Slow

Red, White, and Whole

The Door Is Open Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices

Sona and the Golden Beasts

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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Chloe and the Fireflies

Chloe and the Fireflies

What Could Briana Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

What Could Briana Be?

Sleepover at Gramma's House

Barbara M. Joosse

Sleepover at Gramma's House